African Police Service (SAPS), Pretoria
20 February 2007
Linguistic and cultural diversity represents universal values that
strengthen the unity and cohesion of societies.
International Mother Language Day is celebrated annually on 21 February
under the auspices of United Nations (UN). It promotes the recognition and
practice of mother tongue in order to protect the world's intangible heritage
and rich cultural and linguistic diversity.
The Language Management Section of the South African Police Service, City of
Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality and the Department of Education, are centring
a collaboration seminar to raise awareness on issues pertaining to "mother
tongue" with special emphasis on the historically diminished languages.
Interviews and photo sessions will be granted on request.
Venue: Hall 1, Sammy Marks Conference Centre, Pretoria
Time: 08h00 to 13h00
Date: 21 February 2007
Mother Tongue is the key to the success of multilingualism in this
country
Enquiries: Senior Superintendent Tummi Golding
Media Relations: Communication and Liaison Services
South African Police Service
Tel: (012) 393 5522
Cell: 082 826 6181
Issued by: South African Police Service
20 February 2007
