Government, parliamentary and legislative information on Arts and Culture.
South African Languages Bill Not "Appropriate Mechanism for Addressing Multilingualism", Says Department
Department of Arts and Culture
The South African Languages Bill is not “the appropriate mechanism” for addressing concerns relating to multilingualism.
This is according to a submission made by the department of arts and culture to the parliamentary portfolio committee during public hearings on the bill.
South African Languages Bill Introduced in the National Assembly
Department of Arts and Culture
The South African Languages Bill has been introduced in the National Assembly.
Once promulgated, amongst other things it will make provision for establishing a national language unit and determine its functions.
National Assembly Approves Intellectual Property Bill
Department of Trade and Industry
The Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Bill has been passed by the national assembly.
The bill was debated in the national assembly on Thursday last week.
Mr Paul Shipokosa Mashatile
Minister of Arts and Culture (2010-)