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RESPONSIBILITIES |
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The Western Cape Language Committee is responsible for:
Ensuring the equal status of the three official languages of the province.
Monitoring the use of the official languages by the provincial government of the Western Cape.
Promoting multilingualism. Actively promoting the development of previously marginalised indigenous languages, including Sign Language.
Advising the Minister on language matters.
Advising the Pan South African Language Board on language matters affecting the Western Cape.
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BACKGROUND
The Committee is a statutory body which was established in terms of section 6 of the Western Cape Provincial Languages Act of 1998. The Language Committee also serves as the provincial subcommittee for the Pan South African Language Board and has to advise the Board on language matters affecting the province.
COMMITTEE
The composition of the Committee allows for representation of the three official languages of the Western Cape - Afrikaans, isiXhosa and English, as well as Sign Language and Heritage languages. Members of the Language Committee serve a three year term of office and are appointed by the MEC for Cultural Affairs, Sport and Recreation, after having been nominated by the public and being short listed by the Provincial Standing Committee for Arts and Culture.
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport Language Unit manages the affairs of the Western Cape Language Committee and is responsible for implementing projects.
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