The strategies to mitigate challenges associated with the preservation of Tshivenda proverbs through the use of ICT

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This research seeks for strategies to mitigate challenges associated with preservation of Tshivenda proverbs through Information Communication Technology. Proverbs are valuable cultural practices of oral tradition, which used to empower the young generation on morals, norms, behaviour, education, and other African values. It has been noticed that due to modernisation and lack of preservation, proverbs have been abounded by the majority of Vhavenda youths, which seems to be resulting in moral degeneration because youth no longer acquire moral knowledge and skills through proverbs. This study grounded by Sankofa theory and Critical theory. This study used a qualitative research design and was exploratory in nature. Data was generated using semi structured interview as data collection method. The study’s finding shows that use of information communication technology in preserving Tshivenda proverbs, this technology does not suit people who live in rural areas, since they are from poor family backgrounds who do not have access to smartphones, some are illiterate, and cannot read nor write and the issue of network problems become a big challenge on rural areas, since South Africa still developing area. The study recommends that there is a need for the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture should promote campaign on how to use digital devices. This will influence youth and community members to consider the significance of Tshivenda proverbs. The issue of digital inequality in the socio economic gap between those with access and without access to digital technology, must also addressed this gap includes awareness, adoption, knowledge, skills and ability to use digital technology

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