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- South African English (SAfE) traces its roots to the 1820 British settlers. From here, it spread to the descendants of Indian indentured labourers, who later shifted to English as home language.
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South African English (SAfrE, SAfrEng, SAE, en-ZA) is the set of English language dialects native to South Africans. History [ edit ] British settlers first arrived in the South African region in 1795, when they established a military holding operation at the Cape Colony .
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Jan 2, 2020 · An expert explains. By Sam Wood. January 2, 2020. South African English (SAE) is distinct from other kinds of English found in the Southern Hemisphere, as well as from its root of southern British English. But how did it come into its current form, and what makes it different from other kinds of English spoken around the world?
Jul 14, 2015 · This overview of South Africa’s language history describes the origin of English in South Africa and its relation to other South African languages, thus allowing us to understand its dominant position in South African society.
South African English (SAfE) traces its roots to the 1820 British settlers. From here, it spread to the descendants of Indian indentured labourers, who later shifted to English as home language.
The Formation of South African English. A re-evaluation of the role of Johannesburg in the history of South African English. Published online by Cambridge University Press: 27 February 2013. Ian Bekker. Article. Metrics. Get access. Cite. Rights & Permissions. Extract.
