ZA · ZAF
South Africa
Official or primary languages with practical BCP 47 locale recommendations.
BCP 47
Languages and locale codes
| Language | Code | Recommended locale | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Official | ||
| Zulu | Official | ||
| Xhosa | Official | ||
| Afrikaans | Official | ||
| Northern Sotho | Official | ||
| Tswana | Official | ||
| Southern Sotho | Official | ||
| Tsonga | Official | ||
| Swati | Official | ||
| Venda | Official | ||
| South Ndebele | Official |
Data provenance
Sources
Data snapshot: 2026-08-14