SA province to translate exams into IsiXhosa and Sesotho

To prevent language learners or speakers of certain languages from feeling inferior, "According to a quote from Mr. Mtima.

SA province to translate exams into IsiXhosa and Sesotho

According to a government official quoted by South Africa's national broadcaster SABC, the Eastern Cape province will translate exam questions into IsiXhosa and Sesotho for the first time in history.

Mathematics, physical science, biological science, history, agricultural science, and accounting are being translated for the Grade 12 exams.

Malibongwe Mtima, a spokeswoman for the education department, claimed in an interview that the modifications were in keeping with the constitution of the nation and intended to offer all languages an equal standing.

"We make sure that all languages are given equal standing, to the extent that the constitution allows.

To language learners or speakers of certain languages from feeling inferior, "According to a quote from Mr. Mtima.

Two of the eleven official languages of South Africa are IsiXhosa and Sesotho.

The Eastern Cape is the homeland of many Xhosa speakers.