Happy International Mother Language Day✨ International benchmarking tests show that our learners who are studying both in their mother tongue and an additional language, far outperform those who do not. Therefore we need to recommit as a country to invest in mother tongue

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The ever so gracious, Dr Ngcina Mhlophe arriving at the DUT International Mother Language event. What an honour it is to be graced by such presence. #DUTLanguageDay #Gcinamasiko #DUTFOAD #DutJournalism #IMLD #KZNSportsArtsandCulture

Ms .Pinky Radebe,communications Head KZN tourism&film authority #DUTlanguageday

Prof. Jean Baxen, Interim Dean, DUT Faculty of Arts and Design emphasises the importance of mother languages in our society and encouraging the empowerment of communities through the beauty of our mother languages. #Dutlanguageday #IMLD

Panel Discussion: Our panelists highlighted that there are gradual changes that are being implemented to promote our indigenous languages. Part of decolonization is promoting multilingualism. Join us on Facebook livestream. #Dutlanguageday #InternationalMotherLanguageDay2025

The full panel was called in to stage for the panel discussion, first with Mr Sphumelele Zondi the Programme Director who's also a lecturer in Media, Languages Communication in DUT, followed by Prof. Nobuhle Hlongwa, Ms. Pinky Radebe and Dr Gcina Mhlope. #DUTLanguageDay

#TheMotherLanguageDay #DUTLanguageDay Panel discussion with Prof. Nobuhle Hlongwa, Ms Pinky Radebe and Dr Gcina Mhlophe on 25 Years of International Mother Language Day. Are We Seeing Improved Usage of Mother Tongue Usage in The Arts, Acadamia & Society?

[Watch] Ms. Ntokozo Ngcobo deliver a poetry performance in her indigenous language at the DUT’s Annual International Mother Language Day, Livestream on Facebook #Dutlanguageday #InternationalMotherLanguageDay2025

Tomorrow on world obesity day, let’s emphasize that one’s weight or body shape does not define their worth as a person. Let’s raise awareness and boost self-esteem for those who may have lost hope in themselves. #worldobesityday #obesityawareness

Osborn and his mate teaching people few warmups before the event start , coming from the sports department. “At fix my food we are standing up and saying enough!” #fixmyfoodza

The event is just getting started, but the excitement is already building! Don't miss a moment of the action #FixMyFoodZA

Professor Mchunu is an executive Dean in the faculty of Health Science at DUT. She welcomed everyone who is present in the event and also addresses the aim of the event. “One system at the time!” #worldObesityDay

Dr Singh Consumer Science Department of Food and Nutrition. She speaks about eating healthy food, create a healthy diet and the stop of drink energy drinks. #WorldObesityDay #DUTHealth

What is the event without entertainment? Akhona gave people a full energetic performance the excitement keeps going. #FixMyFoodZA

Asanda Ngcobo from Mangosuthu University of Technology accompanied by Siphosethu Nase from Durban University of Technology. They emphasize the importance of eating healthy, raising awareness to people who have lost hope and encouraging people to think about their health. #WOD2025

The meat of the event was surely “umlilo” as the panelist outdone themselves in explaining further about health choices. #DutHealth #WorldObesityDay

Good times never last but memories do at Ritson Hall. What an incredible performance by the DUT choir. #WOD2025

People should familiarize themselves to eat healthy in order to boost their immune system. Dr Joseph Mwangi made it clear that the first step to take is to start eating fruits and vegetables.

Child Protection Manager,UNICEF, Evan Rai, says that UNICEF is committed to working with women and children, obesity, the #FixMyFood campaign and other organisations that pride themselves in improving food practices. #WorldObesityDay #UNICEF #DUT