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Finally, it is of the utmost importance that Afrikaans-speaking citizens find a constructive balance. Whilst we should continue to strive for the acknowledgement of our language and other indigenous languages, we must be realistic about the inclusiveness of communication in our country and the role English will inevitably play in this regard – and we should not lie to our children about this. Without the political will and tolerance of each other's differences, the ideal of our country's motto – !ke e: /xarra //ke, unity in diversity – will remain a distant dream.
Afrikaans as Medium of Instruction within a Transformed Higher Education System in South Africa with Special Reference to Stellenbosch University