Ramaphosa: State working to include Khoi, San, Nama languages into school curriculum

JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the state was working towards the inclusion of the Khoi, San and Nama languages into the school curriculum.

Ramaphosa made the comment while delivering his address at the Reconciliation Day commemoration in Vredendal in the Western Cape on Monday.

The president explained that the adoption of the Traditional Khoi-San Leadership Act had given formal recognition to people who were once previously disadvantaged.

Ramaphosa also highlighted the advancement of the Khoisan language in the country.

"This gave formal recognition to Khoisan institutions of traditional leadership and with the support of the Pan South African Language Board, we have worked to make sure that Khoi, San, Nama languages are offered as part of the school curriculum."