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3rd Annual UCT Language Indaba

2026 International Translation Day Celebration

From the Students’ Uprising to Language Justice: MEP at UCT Marks 50 Years of 16 June

South Africa marks 50 years since 1976 by honouring the students who fought for educaional justice and equality. MEP reaffirms its commitment to African indigenous languages and a multilingual learning future.

Advancing Multilingualism at UCT

MEP led a vibrant Q1 of 2026 with International Mother Language Day events, a PanSALB spelling bee, an international workshop, and a human rights dialogue, concluding with the IsiXhosa Literary Competition awards.

WELCOME TO THE MEP WEBSITE

The Multilingualism Education Project (MEP) was launched in 2005 following the approval of the University’s Language Policy and Plan by Senate and Council. The Project is hosted by the Centre for Higher Education Development (CHED).

We hope this site will give you a real sense of what the Multilingualism Education Project (MEP) is about!

3rd Annual UCT Language Indaba

2026 International Translation Day Celebration

From the Students’ Uprising to Language Justice: MEP at UCT Marks 50 Years of 16 June

South Africa marks 50 years since 1976 by honouring the students who fought for educaional justice and equality. MEP reaffirms its commitment to African indigenous languages and a multilingual learning future.

Advancing Multilingualism at UCT

MEP led a vibrant Q1 of 2026 with International Mother Language Day events, a PanSALB spelling bee, an international workshop, and a human rights dialogue, concluding with the IsiXhosa Literary Competition awards.