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Leveraging indigenous languages for efficient local government: an analysis in a South African context

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  • Fortune Tebogo Maswanganyi

    (North-West University, South Africa)

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South Africa is a diverse nation with a rich tapestry of indigenous languages spoken across its provinces. As the country continues its democratic journey, local government plays a pivotal role in ensuring service delivery, community engagement, and development. This article explores the potential of indigenous languages as a valuable resource for enhancing the efficiency of local government operations. Indigenous languages, often marginalised, hold a wealth of cultural, historical, and contextual knowledge that can be harnessed to improve governance, communication, and community engagement at the local level. This paper investigates the multifaceted benefits of incorporating indigenous languages into various aspects of local government activities. The paper also draws upon case studies on incorporating indigenous languages in municipalities for efficient communication. Key Words:Indigenous Languages, Efficiency, Local Government, Governance, Community Engagement

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  • Fortune Tebogo Maswanganyi, 2023. "Leveraging indigenous languages for efficient local government: an analysis in a South African context," International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Center for the Strategic Studies in Business and Finance, vol. 12(10), December.
    • Handle: RePEc:rbs:ijbrss:v:12:y:2023:i:10:p:
    DOI: 10.20525/ijrbs.v12i10.3115
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