SEFALA is taking the language service to Mmasutlhe Residents
May 17, 2024
Thuntsha Lerole Service Delivery Programme took place at Mmasutlhe
village in Ngaka Modiri Molema District on the 17th of May 2024.
This event was designed to benefit communities with service
delivery programmes that would ordinarily be accessed in various governmental
and parastatals’ offices. The event saw a diverse group of government
departments, including the Department of Education, North West Publishing
House, Department of Home Affairs, SASSA, and other organisations such as
government entities and businesses like Nedbank on the ground to provide
services to Mmasutlhe residents and villages nearby. Gracing this activity were
Ward Cllr Tshepiso Motshabi, Acting Premier of the North West Province,
Honourable Nono Maloyi, and the Executive Mayor of Ngaka Modiri Molema, Tshepiso
Mphehlo, among other dignitaries.
SEFALA jumped on this bandwagon of government by taking its
products to the people on the ground. One of the main attractions at SEFALA stall
was the display of the Unit's newly published Setswana-English Dictionary, 2nd
Edition. Community members had the opportunity to explore a variety of Setswana
dictionaries, both printed and digital. Demonstrations on how to use these
tools effectively were conducted, helping community members navigate through
the rich vocabulary and exemplar sentences provided. SEFALA provided the
community members with information on the Unit itself, PanSALB, and Language
Practice Career-Related Programmes.
SEFALA plans to continue their outreach efforts, with future
events already in the planning stages. They aim to reach more communities
across South Africa and beyond, ensuring that the Setswana language remains
vibrant and widely used. The Unit also announced upcoming projects, including
the development of more digital tools and specialised dictionaries.
For those interested in learning more about the SEFALA and their services, additional information is available on their website as well as their offices in North West University, Mafikeng Campus. This outreach event was a testament to the power of community outreach in bringing people together and fostering a sense of community pride.
