The mandate of the CRL Rights Commission is to protect and to promote Cultural, Religious and Linguistic communities. It is against this mandate that the CRL Rights Commission acknowledges and recognises the use of all languages that are recognised by the Constitution of South Africa that warrant the protection and the promotion of human dignity expressed through the use of indigenous languages of the country.
According to Chapter 1 (Founding Provisions), Section 6 (Languages) of the Constitution of South Africa is the basis for government language policy recognising the historically diminished use and status of the indigenous languages of our people, official languages must enjoy parity of esteem and must be treated equitably the CRL Rights Commission takes practical and positive measures to elevate the status and advance the use of these languages
Language is a valuable intangible linguistic heritage, and it needs to be promoted and protected through all forms. Performing Artists have been using language to voice their concerns, stimulate the minds and share their experiences. Their creativity has been contributing towards preservation of languages. It is against this background that a seminar will be held to explore the issues of linguistic equality and survival Indigenous languages; also acknowledge the role they play in this respect.
The CRL Rights Commission cordially invites you to attend a seminar on the role of performing arts in preservation of linguistic heritage.
The details of the campaign launch are as follows:
Venue: Museum Africa, Newtown
Date: 29 March 2012
Time: 09:00 to 15:00
For any other enquiries regarding this statement please contact:
Ms Botle Letsebe
Marketing and Communications Officer
Cell: 083 233 1538
Tel: 011 537 7625
The role of performing arts in preservation of linguistic heritage
