English in South Africa

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The paper explores the evolution and current status of English in South Africa, tracing its introduction through 18th-century colonization. It highlights the language's coexistence with Afrikaans and nine indigenous languages, emphasizing the impact of South Africa's complex, multicultural history on linguistic development. The author aims to contextualize English within over 300 years of diverse historical events that shaped the country's linguistic landscape, supported by insights from various historians.