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Literator is an influential, frequently cited, peer reviewed and open access journal. It is accredited since 1988. Literator publish research articles and essays on linguistics and literature in general but is focused on the study and comparative study of South African languages and literatures and other cultural phenomena across language, media and cultural boundaries. View our Editorial Team.


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 LATEST ARTICLES

Original Research

 
Joseph Conrad’s Lord Jim, Stein, and the use and abuse of entomology  
Etienne Terblanche
16 June 2025

Original Research

 
Fictional dialogue and characterisation in Nelson Makuya’s short stories in A zwi faneli  
Mmbulaheni L. Mudau
30 May 2025

Original Research

 
Understanding the reading practices of first-year university students through their experiences  
Madoda Cekiso, Naomi Boakye, Florence Olifant
28 May 2025

Original Research

 
Headedness and structure of Xitsonga compound words  
Respect Mlambo, Muzi Matfunjwa, Nomsa Skosana
27 May 2025

Litera

 
’n Huldeblyk aan onbesonge bosgediertes  
Maricel Botha
20 May 2025

Original Research

 
Absolute and partial false friends between isiZulu and isiXhosa of South Africa  
Sibongile I. Malindisa, Itani P. Mandende, Madoda Cekiso
22 April 2025

Litera

 
’n Besoekersverslag van twee Afrikaanse digters aan Tilburg, Nederland  
Carina van der Walt
14 April 2025

Original Research

 
The influence of nominal prefixes on the formation of compound words in Xitsonga  
Respect Mlambo, Muzi Matfunjwa
11 March 2025

Original Research

 
Renaming as representation of community onomastic interests: A case study of Alfred Duma Municipality  
Xolile P. Ntshangase
11 March 2025

Original Research

 
Cartographies of difference: Race, gender and dis-eased humanity in Mphuthumi Ntabeni’s The Wanderers  
Esther Mavengano
27 February 2025
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Notification: A must-read for researchers in Science, Engineering and Technology

 
We’re excited to share a compelling editorial by Karishma Singh: ‘Aligning conservation efforts with the Sustainable Development Goals in African Journal of Biodiversity Conservation. It explores the theological significance of launching the journal. Read the editorial.  
Posted: 2025-06-02 More...

Book Release: Education and climate change: Discovering strategies for individual and collective action

 
Read the open-access book, Education and climate change: Discovering strategies for individual and collective action. This book positions education as a transformative force in climate action, advocating for inclusive, action-oriented learning to build resilience and drive sustainable change.  
Posted: 2025-05-29

Book Release: Oral history in South Africa: Autoethnography, methodologies and ethics

 
Read the open-access book, Oral history in South Africa: Autoethnography, methodologies and ethicsThis book reimagines South African historical scholarship by elevating oral testimonies and advocating for Afrocentric, ethical approaches to oral history as vital tools for inclusive and transformative narratives.  
Posted: 2025-05-22

Book Release: Digital inequality in a developing context: A multifaceted approach

 
Read the open-access book, Towards the sustainable well-being of communities: Africa, the modern empire and Christianity. This book examines South Africa’s persistent digital divide across sectors like education, healthcare, and agriculture, highlighting how socio-economic, technical, and geographical factors—especially the urban–rural split—contribute to unequal digital access and outcomes.  
Posted: 2025-05-22

Notification: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Research History: Rediscover Timeless Insights

 
Embark on a journey through the annals of research history! Our journal's archives hold a wealth of knowledge waiting to be rediscovered. From pioneering studies to timeless insights, explore the foundations of today's discussions. Join us in celebrating research history and uncovering the gems that continue to shape our understanding.  
Posted: 2024-05-16 More...
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