Language Policy
latest news & developments
Doubts over successful implementation of mother-tongue school instruction programme
The department of basic education has rolled out the programme for grade four learners in maths, science and technology
Bela Act agreement does not undermine president’s powers, says presidency
The deliberations on clauses 4 and 5 have been extended by a further three months
The DA holds off on its planned court challenge to the Bela Act but will not budge on contentious clauses
The Democratic Alliance has promised to launch a legal battle if the government of national unity clearing house fails to provide resolutions to its concerns
AfriForum takes Unisa to court over language policy
AfriForum is approaching the High Court in Pretoria over the disputed language policy at the University of South Africa.
AfriForum: Dropping Afrikaans as a language of instruction at UFS is unconstitutional
AfriForum says the University of the Free State wishes Afrikaans in its historical notion of oppression.
Universities must make a strategic language compromise to suit the student profile
The average student is female, black, not wealthy enough, and wants to be taught in English, writes Tinyiko Maluleke.
English given equal status at Stellenbosch, made primary language of instruction at University of Pretoria
Stellenbosch has also committed to growing isiXhosa in effort to ‘facilitate social cohesion and promote inclusivity’.
Language can be a powerful cohesive tool
A system using English as a common language in multilingual schools, combined with multibilingualism, can be a powerful catalyst for social cohesion.
Right-wing radicals back Pretoria University protests
The survivalist group Kommandokorps has warned Afrikaans-speaking students at the university that their language and culture is at stake.
From school to university: Pupils face critical challenges
There is a vital intersect between schools as a pipeline to higher education, and higher education as the conduit for teachers into schools.