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This video posted by Gayton McKenzie, the Sports Minister of South Africa, is important for us as Africans, although the lesson I take from it is different from the one he intended. But thanks to him for sharing it, because it touches on something fundamental that many of our leaders still do not understand. I have said for decades in Zimbabwe that it was political foolishness not to make Ndebele and Shona compulsory in all schools. Not because one group must be elevated over another, but because language expands the mind. My mother taught me two things about language when I was growing up; the more languages you speak, the more your mind opens, and language is business. This is why the Chinese learn Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, and other African languages. They do not feel “undermined” by it. They know exactly what they are doing. They are opening markets and embedding themselves where opportunities lie. It is called strategic intelligence. It is unbelievable that for 45 years Zimbabwean political leaders have refused to make Ndebele compulsory. I have always argued that Ndebele is not just a cultural language, it is a business language. Our biggest trading partner is South Africa. They speak Zulu, which is closely related to Ndebele. If you speak Ndebele and you arrive in Johannesburg, Durban or Cape Town, you are immediately at home. You understand them, they understand you. Business becomes easier. When you speak a person’s language, you speak to their heart. That is what Nelson Mandela meant. And if you look at everyday life, Shona-speaking traders travel to South Africa more than they travel anywhere else. Yet they cannot speak the language that dominates that market but is spoken in their country. That is an economic loss created by political short-sightedness. The Chinese are not learning African languages for fun. They learn them to do business and, yes, even for espionage. 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These are the most sought-after languages in global intelligence and diplomacy. They do this for national self-interest. We should do the same. When I was studying Film at Brunel University in England, I tried to enrol in a Mandarin course. I could not get in. The moment the registration link went live, every place was taken. The British understand the value of language. That is why if you visit China today, you will find Chinese people who speak Shona. They study us more seriously than we study ourselves. It breaks my heart that 45 years after independence, Zimbabwean leaders still do not understand the importance of teaching Ndebele compulsorily. Someone will ask, what about Shangani? But the point I am making is simple, Ndebele is economically strategic for Zimbabwe. It is the bridge language to our biggest market. When you speak Zulu in South Africa, even Xhosa speakers will understand you. It is a regional business language, and every Zimbabwean should know it. I am 54 years old. It is too late for me. But young Zimbabweans must be given this advantage. Languages also reduce political toxicity. I speak Zezuru, chiManyika, and Karanga because I went to school in the Midlands and I am Barwe. I can switch between them easily. It dismantles ethnic suspicion. If I had learned Ndebele, it would have enriched my life even more, especially now that I partly live in South Africa. Now coming to international languages. If French were made compulsory in Zimbabwean schools, job and business opportunities for our children would double instantly. Half of Africa speaks French. We speak English, but we do not speak French. That puts us at a disadvantage. If you go to the DRC or Congo-Brazzaville or Côte d’Ivoire or Senegal, French opens doors. With French, you do business without interpreters. Countries with intelligent leadership understand this. Look at Rwanda. Today they are bilingual in international languages. If you speak English, they respond in English. If you speak French, they respond in French. That is leadership. Not this village thinking that learning another language “undermines culture”. If we were serious about Pan-Africanism, I should be able to go to Algeria and work there because I speak French. An Algerian should be able to work in Zimbabwe because they speak English. That is how continental integration works. If we had serious thinkers at the African Union instead of political actors, Africa would be far ahead. Africa is the richest continent in the world in minerals, yet we remain poor because of leaders who cannot grasp basic developmental logic. It breaks my heart to see Zimbabweans miss opportunities simply because they do not speak French or Ndebele. They lose jobs, lose contracts, lose global relevance. Meanwhile, the elites’ children speak these languages fluently and work at the United Nations. When you apply for a UN job, the first question from Zimbabwe is often, “Do you speak French?” It immediately puts you ahead of others if the answer is yes. I pray that one day Zimbabwe will have leadership that understands these simple, basic, yet transformative principles. Because language is not politics. Language is power. Language is economics. Language is opportunity. Language is the future. Now, some will argue that those who want to speak Ndebele should simply learn it on their own. But that is not how any serious society operates if it wants genuine transformation. Languages are taught institutionally, through schools, not left to chance or to individual families. Before children learn about Picasso or the Renaissance, they should be grounded in languages that will shape their economic, social, and intellectual futures. If you leave it to parents, you immediately create inequality. What happens to a child whose parents are poor, who cannot afford private lessons, or who do not understand the long-term economic value of languages? That child is left behind through no fault of their own. This is exactly why government exists, to intervene where inequality would otherwise reproduce itself, and to make sure that opportunities are structured, not accidental. When languages are taught at school, they become institutional, accessible, and universal. They stop being optional and become part of a national developmental strategy. That is how you build a society that transforms itself economically, intellectually, and socially. That is how you open the minds of citizens and give every child, rich or poor, a genuine chance to compete in the region, on the continent, and in the world.

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133,497 views • 9 months ago

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India is a land of many languages — but true unity stems from mutual respect, not forced conformity. Tejasvi Surya (तेजस्वी सूर्या) is a native Kannada speaker from Karnataka, just as Marathi is widely spoken across Maharashtra. While regional languages are an essential part of India's cultural identity, the employees of the Government of India primarily communicate in Hindi and English — the two official languages recognized and used across all central institutions. Expecting every central government or bank employee to fluently speak the regional language of the state they’re posted in is not just unrealistic, but also unfair. Take banking, for instance — it’s a centrally administered service. Bank employees may be posted anywhere in the country, often in states where their native language is not spoken. India’s linguistic landscape is incredibly rich — dialects and accents change every few kilometers. In such a diverse setting, Hindi, understood by a majority, and English, used officially, act as common communication bridges. These employees are here to serve and assist. If there's a problem with their service, it should be addressed constructively. But criticizing or harassing them for not speaking a local language is unjust. Should a Kannada speaker be expected to speak Punjabi in Punjab, Pahari in Himachal, or Haryanvi in Haryana? Certainly not. The recent incident involving a bank employee being targeted over a language issue is deeply unfortunate. It reflects a disturbing trend — one that threatens to sow division in the name of identity. Language is a means to connect, not to divide or degrade. India’s strength lies in its diversity. And that strength is preserved not by making everyone the same, but by recognizing, accepting, and respecting our differences. Let us not forget — dignity, respect, and service must rise above language barriers. That's the essence of a united and inclusive India.

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#WATCH | While interacting with students in Rae Bareli today, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said, "People from BJP-RSS say that one should not learn the English language. Mohan Bhagwat says we should not speak in English. But the English language is a weapon, if you learn this language, you can go anywhere, be it Tamil Nadu, Japan or Mumbai or work in any company...They want you not to learn English because where this language is used, they don't want Dalits, Adivasis and the poor not to come there. But English is your biggest weapon...Hindi is also important, it is not right to cut your roots...But English is also very important."

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#WATCH | Delhi: On the three-language policy issue, Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu says "...Language is only a means of communication...All of you are aware that Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and other languages are shining globally...Knowledge is different, language is different. I'm going to promote 10 languages, including international languages, in every university. Students can study, go and work there. They need your services. Not only three languages, I will promote multi-languages. We had to promote Telugu. We should also promote English as it is an international language for livelihood. It is better to learn Hindi, so that we can mingle with people easily."

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460,777 views • 1 year ago

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What MP Rupert Lowe says here about immigration is what’ll save England: “You’re here illegally, you go. Don’t come here illegally. If you want to come here, apply legally and then we can decide whether you’re going to add benefit to your society. And if we don’t think you are, don’t come here. So, you know, stay at home. And if you don’t agree with our culture and our laws and the way we live our lives and you don’t speak our language, that’s another big issue by the way, come here, you’ve got to learn English, you’ve got to speak English. And our hospitals should be dealing in English. All our government departments should be dealing in English and English alone. It’s not up to the taxpayer to be funding translation for people who don’t speak English. No, we are an English speaking country. You come here, you speak English, you live by our laws and you effectively respect what we are. Otherwise go home. (rupertlowemp on TT | 2025-2-6)

Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸

82,510 views • 6 months ago

The Speaker announced in Lok Sabha today that translations of proceedings is being made available in 22 languages including Sanskrit. Translations, are most welcome for languages that are official state languages. Can you tell me which state has Sanskrit as its official language? Why is taxpayers' money being wasted on a language that is not even communicable? It is not spoken in any state in India, and nobody uses it for communication! As per the 2011 Census, only 24,821 people supposedly speak Sanskrit. When this data is available, why should taxpayers' money be wasted to further the RSS ideologies?
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The Speaker announced in Lok Sabha today that translations of proceedings is being made available in 22 languages including Sanskrit. Translations, are most welcome for languages that are official state languages. Can you tell me which state has Sanskrit as its official language? Why is taxpayers' money being wasted on a language that is not even communicable? It is not spoken in any state in India, and nobody uses it for communication! As per the 2011 Census, only 24,821 people supposedly speak Sanskrit. When this data is available, why should taxpayers' money be wasted to further the RSS ideologies?

Dayanidhi Maran தயாநிதி மாறன்

291,190 views • 1 year ago

🚨 SEN. TOMMY TUBERVILLE JUST ERUPTED ON THE SENATE FLOOR He says foreigners are RUINING American schools, our kids hear nothing but endless foreign languages, and became the minority in their OWN COUNTRY "Mass migration is destroying our educational system...more and more American kids are entering the classroom, hearing multiple languages, being spoken around them every day, and having a difficult time making friends because they are now the minorities in the school" "We're having enough problems with our education system when our kids can't understand the language that the other people are speaking." "That goes with our higher education, who have teachers and professors coming from other countries that can't speak English that are teaching our kids in higher education, and our kids are paying a fortune to go to these four-year schools." "Enough's enough! This is an English language country, and that's how we speak. That's how we communicate." "The purpose of our immigration system should be to benefit hard-working American taxpayers. Do you think mass immigration is benefiting this country? Absolutely NOT!" "There's not one benefit to it. And the next is the exact opposite of what we should be doing. You know, mass immigration is a leech that is slowly bleeding this country dry, and politicians and the people across the country better open their eyes."
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Eric Daugherty

377,147 views • 3 months ago

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#WATCH | Delhi | On Marathi language row, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Vice-Chancellor Prof Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit says, "I would go with mother tongue first because mother tongue is the most important. The other two languages should be your market language. Wherever you stay, learn the local language and your career language... This should be left to individual citizens. All languages of India are good... In multilingualism, number is not important... Language should not be an instrument of hatred or superiority. It should rather be communication. I encourage everyone to learn every language of India, which has such a vast literature and wealth. Though Indian literature is written in different languages, we are one and the same..." (21.07)

ANI

19,210 views • 1 year ago

My (classic) interview with John McWhorter on 'Why the Ideal Number of Languages Might Be One'. He and I also discuss: • Can you communicate faster in some languages than others? (30:59) • Does learning a 2nd or 3rd language make you smarter? (01:49) • Did Shakespeare write in a foreign language, and if so, should we translate his plays? (03:47) • Do we reason in language or using pre-verbal concepts? (27:17) • Are creoles the best languages in the world — languages that ideally we would all speak? (34:44) • Should we bother to teach foreign languages in UK and US schools? (08:03) • If children aren't taught a language, how many generations does it take them to invent a fully-fledged one of their own? • Can a language ever decay and get worse at communicating what people want to say? • Does trying to save dying languages do their speakers a favour, or is it more of an imposition? (12:03) • Will AI models speak a language of their own in the future, one that humans can't understand but which better serves the tradeoffs AI models need to make? (46:40) In the full version on the podcast feed we have a bonus lecture "Why The World Looks The Same In Any Language" about why the Saphir-Whorf hypothesis is mostly baloney. Re-released on the 80,000 Hours Podcast. Links below - enjoy!
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My (classic) interview with John McWhorter on 'Why the Ideal Number of Languages Might Be One'. He and I also discuss: • Can you communicate faster in some languages than others? (30:59) • Does learning a 2nd or 3rd language make you smarter? (01:49) • Did Shakespeare write in a foreign language, and if so, should we translate his plays? (03:47) • Do we reason in language or using pre-verbal concepts? (27:17) • Are creoles the best languages in the world — languages that ideally we would all speak? (34:44) • Should we bother to teach foreign languages in UK and US schools? (08:03) • If children aren't taught a language, how many generations does it take them to invent a fully-fledged one of their own? • Can a language ever decay and get worse at communicating what people want to say? • Does trying to save dying languages do their speakers a favour, or is it more of an imposition? (12:03) • Will AI models speak a language of their own in the future, one that humans can't understand but which better serves the tradeoffs AI models need to make? (46:40) In the full version on the podcast feed we have a bonus lecture "Why The World Looks The Same In Any Language" about why the Saphir-Whorf hypothesis is mostly baloney. Re-released on the 80,000 Hours Podcast. Links below - enjoy!

Rob Wiblin

25,990 views • 7 months ago

DON’T TELL US HOW TO SPEAK! Just as any two living creatures have a common ancestor in the tree of life, so any two languages have a common tongue from which they ultimately derived. Scientists currently believe that the world’s 6,000 modern languages, from English to Mandarin, can all be traced back to a ‘mother tongue’ - an ancestral language spoken in Africa 50,000 to 70,000 years ago. Differently put: all languages are descended from primordial African! This makes it all the more galling that Africans who visit, work or live outside of the continent are often taunted and laughed at because sometimes they don’t pronounce English words ‘properly’ - even though these words are ‘deviations’ (however far removed) from African-language words. The continent’s turbulent history of colonisation is the reason for the use of European languages in African schools, commerce and governments today. However, something that is overlooked is that most Africans are accustomed to speaking multiple languages, perhaps three or more, throughout the course of a single day. That’s one reason Africans pronounce certain words with an accent - they can speak other languages fluently enough for those languages to interfere with their English. In this clip, Anna Mwalagho (@mamaafricaanna) - an African storyteller living in the United States - gives a passionate defence of the uniqueness of African accents, arguing that this diversity is something to celebrate and be proud of. Hit like if you agree. Video Credit: @mamaafricaanna (IG)
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DON’T TELL US HOW TO SPEAK! Just as any two living creatures have a common ancestor in the tree of life, so any two languages have a common tongue from which they ultimately derived. Scientists currently believe that the world’s 6,000 modern languages, from English to Mandarin, can all be traced back to a ‘mother tongue’ - an ancestral language spoken in Africa 50,000 to 70,000 years ago. Differently put: all languages are descended from primordial African! This makes it all the more galling that Africans who visit, work or live outside of the continent are often taunted and laughed at because sometimes they don’t pronounce English words ‘properly’ - even though these words are ‘deviations’ (however far removed) from African-language words. The continent’s turbulent history of colonisation is the reason for the use of European languages in African schools, commerce and governments today. However, something that is overlooked is that most Africans are accustomed to speaking multiple languages, perhaps three or more, throughout the course of a single day. That’s one reason Africans pronounce certain words with an accent - they can speak other languages fluently enough for those languages to interfere with their English. In this clip, Anna Mwalagho (@mamaafricaanna) - an African storyteller living in the United States - gives a passionate defence of the uniqueness of African accents, arguing that this diversity is something to celebrate and be proud of. Hit like if you agree. Video Credit: @mamaafricaanna (IG)

African Stream

64,159 views • 1 year ago

As a scientist and educator, I've always believed that the best scientific and health information should be accessible to everyone—not just English speakers. That's why I'm excited to share that we're working with to begin exploring dubbing of Huberman Lab content, starting with Hindi and Spanish. While I only speak English (and very questionable Spanish), these localized versions will maintain my natural speaking style and voice characteristics, making the content feel authentic and personal. While we're in the very early stages, this is an important first step toward our goal of reaching people in their native languages. You can explore some of our initial localized content here: We're committed to expanding to more languages over time, and I'd love to hear your feedback as we work to make science more accessible to all. If you speak Hindi or Spanish, I'd especially appreciate your thoughts. Does it maintain the clarity of the scientific concepts? Your insights will be invaluable as we refine this technology and consider expanding to other languages. Even if you don't speak these languages, I welcome your thoughts on how we can make this initiative even more impactful.
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As a scientist and educator, I've always believed that the best scientific and health information should be accessible to everyone—not just English speakers. That's why I'm excited to share that we're working with to begin exploring dubbing of Huberman Lab content, starting with Hindi and Spanish. While I only speak English (and very questionable Spanish), these localized versions will maintain my natural speaking style and voice characteristics, making the content feel authentic and personal. While we're in the very early stages, this is an important first step toward our goal of reaching people in their native languages. You can explore some of our initial localized content here: We're committed to expanding to more languages over time, and I'd love to hear your feedback as we work to make science more accessible to all. If you speak Hindi or Spanish, I'd especially appreciate your thoughts. Does it maintain the clarity of the scientific concepts? Your insights will be invaluable as we refine this technology and consider expanding to other languages. Even if you don't speak these languages, I welcome your thoughts on how we can make this initiative even more impactful.

Andrew D. Huberman, Ph.D.

92,755 views • 1 year ago

HAVFY: RAPPING ON NON-NATIVE ENGLISH MOCKERY Have you ever heard native English speakers mocking someone for speaking English in a 'African accent'? While mastering the language can be important for some, Nigerian award-winning spoken-word artist Havfy (@havfy) argues it's no reason to belittle anyone. She captures this sentiment in her powerful piece, 'To the Girl in English Class,' urging us to take pride in our African identity, regardless of language fluency. Havfy reminds us that our intelligence and values are not tied to English fluency, and that an 'accent' only indicates survival. Plus, the artist relays that she is engaged in a decolonial process, where those who mock her should learn her language. We think the African accent is powerful and is an act of resistance. What's your thoughts? Video credit: @havfy Mixed and mastered: @makesenseproducer Videography: SpectrumNewMedia
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HAVFY: RAPPING ON NON-NATIVE ENGLISH MOCKERY Have you ever heard native English speakers mocking someone for speaking English in a 'African accent'? While mastering the language can be important for some, Nigerian award-winning spoken-word artist Havfy (@havfy) argues it's no reason to belittle anyone. She captures this sentiment in her powerful piece, 'To the Girl in English Class,' urging us to take pride in our African identity, regardless of language fluency. Havfy reminds us that our intelligence and values are not tied to English fluency, and that an 'accent' only indicates survival. Plus, the artist relays that she is engaged in a decolonial process, where those who mock her should learn her language. We think the African accent is powerful and is an act of resistance. What's your thoughts? Video credit: @havfy Mixed and mastered: @makesenseproducer Videography: SpectrumNewMedia

African Stream

59,452 views • 1 year ago

How can you hope to integrate if you don’t speak English? Pauline got a very strange question from an SBS journalist at her big media event earlier this week. The journalist said that SBS provides news in over 60 languages. According to the journalist in question, this was meant to help integration! In response, Pauline made it clear that no one should be allowed to permanently settle in Australia unless they speak English. Clearly, this must be an absolute prerequisite. Earlier in her speech, Pauline pointed out that the 2021 Census revealed that 872,000 people self-declared that they either didn’t speak English at all or spoke it very poorly. Moreover, 23% of households didn’t use English at home. The English language is the glue that binds our society together. If you want to make Australia your home, you must speak and write English fluently. One might have thought this was obvious, but sadly nothing is obvious under this failing Labor government.
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How can you hope to integrate if you don’t speak English? Pauline got a very strange question from an SBS journalist at her big media event earlier this week. The journalist said that SBS provides news in over 60 languages. According to the journalist in question, this was meant to help integration! In response, Pauline made it clear that no one should be allowed to permanently settle in Australia unless they speak English. Clearly, this must be an absolute prerequisite. Earlier in her speech, Pauline pointed out that the 2021 Census revealed that 872,000 people self-declared that they either didn’t speak English at all or spoke it very poorly. Moreover, 23% of households didn’t use English at home. The English language is the glue that binds our society together. If you want to make Australia your home, you must speak and write English fluently. One might have thought this was obvious, but sadly nothing is obvious under this failing Labor government.

One Nation Australia

59,380 views • 2 months ago

Join us in taking Pearl Jam’s Pledge to Vote. Text FREEDOM to 855-740-VOTE OR visit to take the pledge, register to vote, or check your status. Our democracy - and our country - is strongest when every voice is heard, and we all participate. We believe in freedom. People should have the freedom to love who they want, to choose if and when to have a family, people should have the freedom to vote, to speak, to protest…. Freedom is not free. We all have to defend it. Thank you for joining us in the fight.
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Join us in taking Pearl Jam’s Pledge to Vote. Text FREEDOM to 855-740-VOTE OR visit to take the pledge, register to vote, or check your status. Our democracy - and our country - is strongest when every voice is heard, and we all participate. We believe in freedom. People should have the freedom to love who they want, to choose if and when to have a family, people should have the freedom to vote, to speak, to protest…. Freedom is not free. We all have to defend it. Thank you for joining us in the fight.

Pearl Jam

127,751 views • 2 years ago