Celebrating Words and Inclusion: World Dictionary Day with Dariol Wicomb - 15 October 2025

On The Lunch Break with Varshan Sookhun on Lotus FM, we mark World Dictionary Day — a celebration of language, learning, and literacy. Joining us is Dariol Wicomb, Dictionary Publisher at Oxford University Press South Africa, to discuss the importance of dictionaries in preserving linguistic heritage, how language continues to evolve in our multilingual society, and how Oxford’s innovative ‘Aweh! Braille’ edition is promoting inclusivity for visually impaired readers. From the evolution of words and the influence of AI on language, to advancing literacy for all — this conversation dives into how words continue to shape our culture, confidence, and connection as South Africans.