ICYMI The Pan South African Language Board unveils SA Word of the Year the top five words include Phala Phala, load shedding, xenophobia, Inganekwane, and Gaslighting. PanSLAB
The SA Word of the Year is a word, term or expression preferred to reflect the passing year in language. The winner will be announced on Monday, 17 October 2022.
The top five include Phala Phala, load shedding, xenophobia, Inganekwane, and Gaslighting. These are the words South Africans have used to describe their attitudes, moods, and preoccupations over the past year, according to PanSALB.PanSALB CEO Mr Lance Schultz says, “The SA Word of the Year shortlist gives a glimpse of the social issues that have been the preoccupation of our discourse and conversations on matters that affect us in the country.
Other words/terms that were submitted and considered include: Immigrant, Gender-Based Violence, iSigaxa sendaba, Wishy wishy.
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