Mbali Sunrise Dhlamini

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Lecturer on the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) in African Language Studies, University of the Western Cape

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June 14, 2026

Mbali Sunrise Dhlamini, University of the Western Cape and Russell H. Kaschula, University of the Western Cape

The way African language courses are offered at South African universities keeps social divisions in place.

With 12 official languages, bilingual mother tongue education makes sense for South Africa. L-TOP/iStock/Getty Images Plus

November 5, 2024

Russell H. Kaschula, University of the Western Cape and Mbali Sunrise Dhlamini, University of the Western Cape

The new policy is an opportunity to promote equity and redress the past politics of language.