On 14 August it was the Afrikaans Language’s birthday and it is commemorated as the birthday of Afrikaans because on this date of 14 August 1875, the Society of True Afrikaners (GRA) was founded in Paarl. Therefore, Afrikaans is 146 years old this year. During this period, Afrikaans was expanded to an academic and scientific language which, according to Prof Wannie Carstens, a well-known linguist, is one of five requirements for the survival of any language. well, until globalism arrived…
It is therefore at the same time tragic and ironic that 14 August 2021, is indicated as the last day on which people can comment on the second draft version of Stellenbosch University’s language policy. The Policy (according to the introductory section) aims “to expand equitable access to Stellenbosch University for all students and staff members, to promote multilingualism and appreciation for multilingualism, and to facilitate pedagogically acc
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