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Afrikaans is an Indo-European language, derived from 17th century Dutch and classified as Low Franconian Germanic, mainly spoken in South Africa and Namibia, with smaller numbers of speakers in Botswana, Angola, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Zambia and Argentina. [1] Due to emigration and migrant labour, there are possibly over 100,000 Afrikaans speakers in the United Kingdom, [2] with other substantial communities found in Brussels, Amsterdam, Perth, Mount Isa, Toronto and Auckland. It is the primary language used by two related ethnic groups in South Africa the Afrikaners and the Coloureds or kleurlinge or bruinmense (including Basters, Cape Malays and Griqua). Geographically, the Afrikaans language is the majority language of the western one-third of South Africa (Northern and Western Cape, spoken at home by 69% and 58%, respectively). It is also the largest first language in the adjacent southern third of Namibia (Hardap and Karas, where it is the first language of 44% and 40%, respectively). Afrikaans and Dutch are largely mutually intelligible. Afrikaans developed among the Dutch speaking Protestant settlers, and the indentured or slave workforce of the Cape area in southwestern South Africa that was established by the Dutch East India Company (Dutch Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie — VOC, Afrikaans Verenigde Oos-Indiese Kompanjie) between 1652 and 1705. A relative majority of these first settlers were from the United Provinces (now Netherlands), though there were also many from Germany, a considerable number from France, and some from Norway, Portugal, Scotland, and various other countries. The indentured workers and slaves were Asians, Malays, Malagasy in addition to the indigenous Khoi and Bushmen.
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1. Plan Your Travel To South Africa
July 24, 2008
South Africa lies at the southernmost tip of Africa, between the Indian and Atlantic oceans with 3500 kilometers (about 2200 miles) of shoreline providing unlimited opportunities to explore and with a diverse mix of cultures that includes British, Dutch, German, French, Indian, Portuguese and Muslim. The two official languages are English and Afrikaans (a mix of Dutch and German), with 11 cultural languages spoken. This will maybe give you some understanding of why South Africa's people are called the rainbow nation. It is a lovely land that provides a lot to enhance your travel experie... (read more)
Author: Francina Smit
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2. Earning a living Down Under
July 13, 2008
Skilled South Africans are being transferred or head-hunted, writes Linda Vergnani.
Turn on the radio in Australia and you will hear the distinctive Afrikaans accent of Marius Kloppers who, as CEO of BHP Billiton, is spearheading the A147-billion takeover bid of BHP Billiton.
Kloppers is one of the SA corporate superstars who have lit up the Australian and international business firmament. Among the brightest is Gail Kelly, the new CEO of Westpac. Her earnings could top A12-million per year, making her the most highly paid businesswoman in Australia.
Kelly, who emigrated to the ... (read more)
Author: Keira Carter
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3. Earning a living Down Under
July 13, 2008
1 April, 2008
Skilled South Africans are being transferred or head-hunted, writes Linda Vergnani. Turn on the radio in Australia and you will hear the distinctive Afrikaans accent of Marius Kloppers who, as CEO of BHP Billiton, is spearheading the A147-billion takeover bid of BHP Billiton.
Kloppers is one of the SA corporate superstars who have lit up the Australian and international business firmament. Among the brightest is Gail Kelly, the new CEO of Westpac. Her earnings could top A12-million per year, making her the most highly paid businesswoman in Australia. Kelly, who emig... (read more)
Author: Journey Mile
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4. Ways to Say I Love You in Another Language
December 02, 2007
Have you been looking for romantic and provocative ways to say “I Love You” to your special partner? There are numerous different and creative ways to say “I Love You,” but have you ever thought about memorizing “I Love You” in as many foreign languages as possible?
Imagine someone whispering to you “Je t’aime” or “Te amo” or “Aloha wau ia ‘oe.” You’d be intrigued, interested, and pleased, wouldn’t you? Well, try several foreign language translations of “I Love You” with a special person in your life and see what happens.
Afrikaans – Ek is lief vir jou
American – Have a beer ... (read more)
Author: Garry Gamber
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