Amazwi KaQamata

Language is more than communication—it’s a vessel of culture, identity, and heritage. In South Africa, many indigenous languages are at risk as younger generations shift toward global languages. Amazwi ka Qamata, meaning “The Words of God,” is a mother tongue tutoring service inspired by a six-year-old named Qamata and rooted in the belief that early education is key to cultural preservation.

This initiative focuses on foundation phase learners (Grade R–5), embedding indigenous knowledge, values, and perspectives into their learning journey. By using culturally responsive teaching, Amazwi ka Qamata aims to decolonize education and empower children to connect deeply with their heritage.

The goal is clear: to make indigenous language and knowledge a respected, central part of education—not an afterthought. As the founder says, 
“May we raise our babies with our indigenous love, rather than with our colonial pain.”

Program Scope
The Amazwi ka Qamata program focuses on mother tongue language tutoring for foundation phase learners (Grade R to Grade 5) across various South African communities. The tutoring service will provide in-person and online sessions tailored to the linguistic needs of the learners, based on their home language, ensuring that no child is left behind in their educational journey.
The program offers tutoring in the following languages:
isiZulu, isiXhosa, SeSotho, Setswana, Xitsonga, Tshivenda