Pan South African Language Board
The Pan South African Language Board (Afrikaans: Pan-Suid-Afrikaanse Taalraad, abbreviated PanSALB) is an organisation in South Africa established to promote multilingualism, to develop the 11 official languages, and to protect language rights in South Africa. The Board was established in Act 59 of 1995 by the Parliament of South Africa.
Pan-Suid-Afrikaanse Taalraad | |
| Formation | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Arcadia, Pretoria |
| Coordinates | 25.7455°S 28.2049°E |
Official language | |
| Mr Lance Craig Schultz | |
| Prof Lolie Makhubu-Badenhorst | |
Deputy Chairperson | Ms. Seipati Dichabe |
| Mrs Preetha Dabideen, Dr Dolly Dlavane, Ms. Portia Chilwane, Mr Edward Mudau, Dr. Nomakhosazana Rasana, Ms. Mariaan Maartens, Mr Cinga Gqabu, Ms. Khensani Bilankulu, Mr Aubrey Greyling Mthembu, Mr Manfred Molebaloa | |
Key people | Company Secretary: Adv Karabo Sibanyoni |
| Website | www |
In addition to the 11 official languages of South Africa, PanSALB also strives for the development of the Khoe, San, and South African Sign Language.
PanSALB structures include: Provincial Language Committees, the National Language Bodies and the National Lexicography Units.
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