[WATCH] SA gets SpongeBob SquarePants in isiZulu and Afrikaans

SpongeBob SquarePants first aired on 1 May 1999 and the show has grown an ardent following throughout the world

SpongeBob SquarePants first aired in 1999 and the show has grown an ardent following throughout the worldwill soon be available in more South African languages. As of Monday, 17 June, the kid’s show will be available in Afrikaans and isiZulu.“We’re thrilled to be able to offer SpongeBob SquarePants fans the opportunity to celebrate his 25th anniversary in local languages,” said Vice President of Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, Studios & Creative Services Dillon Khan in a statement.

Less conservative estimates suggest that by the end of this century, more than 90% of all languages will be forever lost. These sobering numbers highlight the importance of promoting and preserving our local languages and ensuring that our kids are learning to speak local languages and keep them alive.

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