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<blockquote data-quote="Bruce_ma gooshvili" data-source="post: 940031" data-attributes="member: 74121"><p>I'm not sure what information sources you think I should seek? The BBC is the state broadcaster in the UK and is usually extremely accurate. They have repeatedly reported that in this decade Afrikaans has remained the official language of some of the top universities and that this has understandably provided a barrier to learning. Clearly something has changed, or the University of Pretoria wouldn't have provided a quote expressing their regret at the change. If the BBC reports are inaccurate or misleading then I'm ****** off at them. I intentionally ignored the sections that are subjective and unverified (e.g. quotes from students).</p><p></p><p>I'm happy to accept that these institutions have been offering some classes in other languages and that this reduces that barrier. I'm also repeatedly stating that I consider this a "good thing" that will help level the educational playing field. I'm not using it to rag on South Africa. </p><p></p><p>I am sorry if people find it tiresome. But if people continue to conflate 'injustice' throwing a ball about on a pitch with decades of economic and social injustice (and the impact that has on a child's ability to pick up the game), then I am going to reserve my right to make comment on that from time to time. I'd left this thread alone for many months, only for it to be revived by someone who had previously complained about its existence. </p><p></p><p>All I can say is that if I give the impression of someone who is hell bent on holding a position irrespective of evidence then you are mistaken. Thanks again for taking the time to respond - it is appreciated even (and perhaps more so) when the response comes from a different perspective.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bruce_ma gooshvili, post: 940031, member: 74121"] I'm not sure what information sources you think I should seek? The BBC is the state broadcaster in the UK and is usually extremely accurate. They have repeatedly reported that in this decade Afrikaans has remained the official language of some of the top universities and that this has understandably provided a barrier to learning. Clearly something has changed, or the University of Pretoria wouldn't have provided a quote expressing their regret at the change. If the BBC reports are inaccurate or misleading then I'm ****** off at them. I intentionally ignored the sections that are subjective and unverified (e.g. quotes from students). I'm happy to accept that these institutions have been offering some classes in other languages and that this reduces that barrier. I'm also repeatedly stating that I consider this a "good thing" that will help level the educational playing field. I'm not using it to rag on South Africa. I am sorry if people find it tiresome. But if people continue to conflate 'injustice' throwing a ball about on a pitch with decades of economic and social injustice (and the impact that has on a child's ability to pick up the game), then I am going to reserve my right to make comment on that from time to time. I'd left this thread alone for many months, only for it to be revived by someone who had previously complained about its existence. All I can say is that if I give the impression of someone who is hell bent on holding a position irrespective of evidence then you are mistaken. Thanks again for taking the time to respond - it is appreciated even (and perhaps more so) when the response comes from a different perspective. [/QUOTE]
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