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Multilingualism Matters

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Welcome to this new season of the RMR Diaries Podcast series:
In this episode, we dive into the role of multilingualism in Makhanda's media outlets. How do local media spaces like Rhodes Music Radio and Grocotts Mail use language to engage their audiences? We explore the dominance of English and isiXhosa, and the implications of excluding other languages. Through conversations with media practitioners and listeners, we highlight the importance of linguistic diversity in media and call for greater representation of Makhanda's multilingual reality. Join us as we unpack the complexities of language and media in our city
5 Nov English South Africa Education · Health & Fitness

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