LL-L: "Language policies" LOWLANDS-L, 13.AUG.2001 (01) [E]

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From: "Zinsser E" <ezinsser at simpross.co.za>
Subject: LL-L: "Language policies" LOWLANDS-L, 01.AUG.2001 (01) [A/E]

Brad Thiele asked <legato at pt.lu>

> I wonder if anyone can inform me about the history of the use
> of Dutch in South Africa.  Am I correnct in my recollection
> that it was in fact an "official language" of the country
> until the 1930s?

Afrikaans became an official language in 1925 alongside with English. I
don't believe Dutch was recognized officially. Afrikaans was viewed as
being Dutch.

Regards,
Elsie Zinsser

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