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Mbokodo Publishers promotes indigenous languages in Mbombela
Mbokodo Publishers hosted its second annual Siswati and isiNdebele literary awards briefing at The Gardens on Saturday, August 2.
The purpose of the event was to inform interested parties about the upcoming Mbokodo Publishers' Literary Awards, set to take place on November 22.
The awards aim to shine a spotlight on authors and poets writing in Siswati and isiNdebele, offering them recognition and encouragement.
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Speaking at the function, the founder of Mbokodo Publishers, Richard Mbokodo, emphasised the importance of preserving and promoting indigenous language through literature.
'This day is about giving writers and poets the recognition they deserve, and encouraging them to continue producing stories in their mother tongues. The awards are open to anyone who writes, and we want to ensure that they have a space in which their work is celebrated,' said Mbokodo.
The awards seek to nurture linguistic diversity, encourage storytelling in African languages, and support authors contributing to the region's cultural heritage.
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The attendance of people living with disabilities highlighted the need to ensure that literary platforms are inclusive and accessible to all.
Entries for the awards are expected to open soon, with various categories recognising excellence in fiction, poetry, children's literature and educational writing.
