MISSION

In pursuance of its vision, the PanSALB mission is to:

• promote multilingualism

• create conditions for the development and use of all South African official languages, including the Khoi, Nama and San languages, and South African Sign Language

• promote respect and recognition for all languages, including previously marginalised languages and all other languages commonly used by South African communities

• promote the development of previously marginalised languages

• advocate for rights relating to language and the status of language

• initiate, enable, and conduct research in accordance with the PanSALB mandate

VISION

The custodian of multilingualism to promote social cohesion in South Africa

Focus areas
It is worth saying that the Board approaches its language development strategies through the following focus areas:

-Status Language Planning

-Language in Education

-Translation and Interpreting

-Lexicography, Terminology and Place names

-Development of Literature and Previously Marginalised Languages

-Language Rights and Mediation

-Research

PanSALB is mandated by law to investigate complaints about language rights violations from any individual, organisation or institution. PanSALB conducts hearings at which complainants and respondents are present, and depending on its findings may recommend steps to be taken by the department or institution concerned.