How We Work

From your initial request to the final delivered project — a clear, collaborative path.

1

Brief & Discovery

You share your project scope, target languages, and cultural context. We clarify goals and identify any sensitive terminology or historical references.

2

Linguistic & Cultural Review

Our team of native speakers and subject-matter experts analyses the material. We cross-reference oral sources, legal documents, or business content for accuracy.

3

Translation & Localisation

We produce the translated or localised version, preserving nuance and register. Every piece is reviewed by a second linguist before delivery.

4

Client Review & Feedback

You receive the draft with a commentary on key choices. We incorporate your revisions and address any questions about cultural or legal implications.

5

Final Quality Assurance

A final check against your brief and our internal style guide. We verify consistency across all materials — whether it’s a single document or a multilingual campaign.

6

Delivery & Support

You receive the final files in your preferred format. We remain available for follow-up clarifications or future expansions of the project.

What We Do

Language Services That Deliver Real Results

Every service is built around South Africa’s linguistic reality — from boardroom to rural community.

01

Indigenous Language Preservation

We document and digitise endangered oral traditions, working with elders and community leaders to create searchable archives that keep isiXhosa, isiZulu, and other languages alive for future generations.

02

Cultural Translation & Localisation

Beyond word-for-word translation — we adapt marketing materials, legal documents, and product content so they resonate authentically across Sesotho, Tswana, Afrikaans, and all 11 official languages.

03

Multilingual Business Communication

We help companies engage customers and staff in their home language — from call centre scripts and internal policies to community outreach campaigns that build trust in every province.

What Our Clients Say

Real results from working across South Africa’s languages.

“Siliku translated our annual report into isiZulu and Sesotho. The accuracy was remarkable — our stakeholders in KwaZulu-Natal finally felt truly addressed. Engagement metrics doubled.”

Nomsa Dlamini

Communications Lead, Rural Health Initiative

“We needed certified translations for a land claim in Limpopo. Siliku’s team caught a critical mistranslation in a 1950s document. That single correction saved our case.”

Thabo Mokoena

Legal Advisor, Mokoena & Partners

“Siliku helped us record and archive isiXhosa oral histories from elders in the Eastern Cape. The digital archive is now used in local schools. A genuine bridge between generations.”

Lindiwe Nkosi

Project Coordinator, Eastern Cape Heritage Trust

Language Service Packages

Choose the level of support that matches your organisation's needs across South Africa's multilingual landscape.

Document Translation

For written materials and reports

  • • Certified translation of legal, academic, and business documents
  • • Quality review by a second linguist
  • • Formatting preserved in original layout
  • • Turnaround within 5–7 business days
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Cultural Localisation

For marketing and community engagement

  • • Adaptation of content for isiXhosa, isiZulu, Sesotho, and more
  • • Cultural sensitivity review by native speakers
  • • Tone and idiom matching for target audiences
  • • Includes style guide and glossary
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Oral History & Archive

For preservation and research projects

  • • Transcription and translation of oral recordings
  • • Metadata tagging for searchable archives
  • • Collaboration with community elders and linguists
  • • Digital delivery with usage rights guidance
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Each package can be customised for project scope and timeline. Contact us for a consultation.

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