Use of Official Languages Act, 2012 (Act No. 12 of 2012)

Notices

Department of Arts & Culture's Official Language Policy

8. Use of official languages by the DAC
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8.1The following factors will be taken into account in arriving at the choice of official language(s) the DAC will use in each context/situation:
8.1.1Usage
8.1.2Practicality
8.1.3Expense
8.1.4Regional circumstances
8.1.5The balance of the needs and preferences of the public it serves.

 

8.2The table below indicates how the DAC will use the official languages:

 

DAC purpose

Language(s)

Inter and intra-government communication

English

Communicating with members of the public (official written correspondence)

The official languages of the Republic with due regard to the criteria outlined in clause 8.1 above.

Communication with members of the public (oral communication)

The official languages of the Republic with due regard to the criteria outlined in clause 8.1 above.

Official publications intended for public distribution (notices on the DAC website, advertisements, forms, and signage on buildings)

The official languages of the Republic with due regard to the criteria outlined in clause 8.1 above.

Public hearings (Izimbizo) and other official proceedings

The official languages of the Republic with due regard to the criteria outlined in clause 8.1 above.

Communication with the hearing or sight impaired

The DAC Language Unit will facilitate South African Sign Language interpreting and conversion of text into Braille or alternatively audio on request.

International communication

English