South Africa: More Than an Oppressor's Language - Reclaiming the Hidden History of Afrikaans

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University of Pretoria — The language of Afrikaans remains a contested issue in South Africa. The controversy over the medium of instruction at traditionally Afrikaans universities such as Stellenbosch has brought this to the fore again. Should it be in Afrikaans, English, a combination, or a hybrid which will include other South African languages?

The institution has to find ways to continue to advance Afrikaans without the perceptions and experiences of racist behaviour associated with early and ruling Afrikaner nationalist practices. It's essential to consider the current status of Afrikaans, as well as its history.

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