The rise of English and its influence on grocery shopping

A study on language shows those who speak an indigenous language are multilingual compared to those who speak just English or Afrikaans

02 October 2024 - 21:15

The use of English is becoming increasingly common, especially among younger South Africans, while proficiency in Afrikaans among the youth is on the decline...

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