When it comes to language diversity, SA is a global frontrunner. Only Zimbabwe, India and Bolivia have more official languages. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent amendment of the Constitution to introduce Sign Language as SA’s twelfth official language emphasises the government’s commitment to cultivating a multilingual society.
For Mdantsane-born teacher assistant Onalo Tiko, getting to play a part in forging the future of the pupils she comes into contact is an experience that fulfils her every day.
Humour, friendship and a bit of “organised chaos” are the ingredients that have kept Umhlobo Wenene FM’s iBreakfast Eyondlayo Ekuseni (BEE) going and made it Mzansi’s second biggest radio show on SABC radio.