26/07/2025
Official Announcement:
The IsiMpondo Language Board™️ will be officially unveiled in the inaugural issue of the Funda Mpondo Literary Festival Magazine, launching at the 4th edition of the Funda Mpondo Literary Festival. This historic moment marks a bold step in preserving and celebrating IsiMpondo—a vital heritage language of the Mpondo people.
Vision
A vibrant IsiMpondo language, rooted in heritage, thriving in the present, and evolving for the future.
Mission
To safeguard, revitalize, and expand the use of IsiMpondo through:
- Documentation & Standardization – Preserving its structure and richness.
- Community-Based Transmission – Ensuring intergenerational knowledge sharing.
- Education & Resource Development– Integrating IsiMpondo into learning.
- Media & Public Promotion – Amplifying its presence in modern spaces.
- Research & Collaboration – Partnering with scholars and cultural institutions.
Join us in this transformative journey as we ensure IsiMpondo remains a living, celebrated language for generations to come.