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Legal Opinion
Title: The Retention of Public Single-Medium Afrikaans Schools in South Africa
Introduction:
In the post-apartheid era, the issue of language in education has been a contentious and
hotly debated topic in South Africa. The changing demographics and socio-political
landscape of the country have raised concerns about the retention of public single-
medium Afrikaans schools in the face of a growing demand for English-medium basic
education. This legal opinion critically evaluates whether public single-medium Afrikaans
schools should still be retained in South Africa, taking into account the constitutional and
legal framework, as well as the socio-political and educational implications of such a
decision.
Constitutional and Legal Framework
The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, provides for the right to education
for all South Africans. Section 29(2) of the Constitution enshrines the right to receive
education in the official language or languages of their choice in public educational
institutions where that education is reasonably practicable. This provision seeks to
promote and protect linguistic and cultural diversity, and affirms the right of linguistic
communities to receive education in their own language.
Disclaimer
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reproduced, resold or transmitted in any form or by any means.
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