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Plain language voluntary standard published

14th June 2024

By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Senior Contributing Editor Online

     

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The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) in March adopted and published the South African National Standard (SANS) 24495 – Plain Language.

South Africa has been implementing the principles of plain language since the promulgation of the Consumer Protection Act of 2008.

SANS 24495 is adopted from the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO).

“ISO 24495 was published towards the latter part of 2023 and South Africa then began the process to adopt and publish the standard locally. Even though South African institutions have been involved in the development and implementation of the principles of plain language, the South African standard will have far-reaching benefits into all aspects of communication,” says SABS acting CEO Lungelo Ntobongwana.

SANS 24495 defines plain language as communication in which wording, structure and design are so clear that intended readers can easily find what they need, understand what they find and use that information.

The standard provides guidelines and a checklist for writers, authors and content creators to ensure their documents, notices or visual representations meet the requirements for plain language.

Edited by Chanel de Bruyn
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor Online

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