South Africa's history of violence "is part and parcel ofdailylife, " said Johan Burger, a senior researcher with the Institute for Security Studies in Pretoria.
Language revitalization advocates say they applaud the new technology, but note it's just one partof broader efforts that could include mentorship, classes and a community commitment to using tribal languages in dailylife.
The good news from the study is that while resilience is the key factor to overcoming great obstacles that are all-too-often part and parcel ofdailylife for the disadvantaged and at-risk population, it is a skill set that can be learned.