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Maties makes English primary language

Friday, 13 November 2015, 07:58
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Maties makes English primary language
Stellenbosch University
NATIONAL NEWS - In a bold move, Stellenbosch University has made English its primary language of instruction at the institution.

A revised language policy placing English and Afrikaans on an equal status at the university had been drawn up in November last year, but is only being implemented now.

This comes after months of pressure from protesting student groups such as Open Stellenbosch and the South African Students Council.

The movement has been calling for the dissolution of council as part of a campaign for greater transformation at the institution.

Afrikaans and Xhosa are additional languages.
 

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