Incorrect pronunciation has been in the news lately, with eNews
anchor Andrew Barnes the latest to fall victim to the political
correctness epidemic after being taken off air for remarking during a
broadcast that someone should have told Basic Education Minister Angie
Motshekga how to pronounce "epitome" correctly. He now faces
disciplinary action for his "insensitivity".
Truth be told though,
English pronunciation in South Africa is hardly up to the queen’s standard and
that includes that of native English speakers. British author and
broadcaster Stephen Fry poked fun on Twitter just the other day while
watching the cricket on television, querying the "harlot package"
advertised by a local commentator and mentioning that he was once
offered "arse cream" on a hot summer’s day while visiting Cape Town.
Sies, man.
