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Episode 2: Echoes of Identity - Human Linguistic Rights and the Power of Indigenous Languages

"Echoes of Identity - Human Linguistic Rights and the Power of Indigenous Languages" explores the vital connection between language and cultural identity, emphasizing the importance of preserving and revitalizing Indigenous languages as a fundamental human right. It highlights how these languages carry unique worldviews, histories, and knowledge systems, and argues that safeguarding linguistic diversity is essential for empowering Indigenous communities and fostering social justice globally. This podcast is in Sesotho. Host and guest on the episode: Host - Dr Lehlohonolo Motake, Deputy Director: Language Services Unit (LSU) at CUT who is the face of the podcast. Guest - Dr Mathene Mahanke is a former Deputy Director for the Language Services at the Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation (DSACR) who holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law from the University of the Free State (UFS). A linguist and author, Dr Mahanke holds a PhD in African Languages and is one of the revered Sesotho language practitioners in South Africa, and was invited to the podcast to share his vast knowledge about language and its rights in different settings.