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PanSALB on #SAWordoftheYear

PanSALB on #SAWordoftheYear Tsoana Fri, 10/16/2026 - 17:28 16 Oct 2026 Madlanga Commission declared SA word of the year 2026 2026 social media winner: clock it SASL sign of the year winner: oh, i see #SAWordoftheYear On 16 October 2026, the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), in partnership with media research company Focal Points, announced the 2026 South African Word of the Year. After carefully considering a range of words, terms, and expressions, "Madlanga Commission" emerged as the most-used term in 2026 and the winner. It is the Word of the Year, prevailing over other notable contenders such as Gender-Based Violence, Illegal Immigration and March and March. The 2026 SA Word of the Year for Social Media is the phrase "Clock it," chosen from a shortlist that included Abahambe, Nikhona?, Diabolical and Gone Kanje, among others. PanSALB conducted the selection process by shortlisting candidates based on authentic language usage. Focal Points analysed frequency data and monitored keywords used extensively in reputable print, broadcast, and online media. "Madlanga Commission" emerged as the most prominent keyword, accounting for 47% (41,737 clip count) of the recorded cover

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