Afriforum and Another v Chairperson of the Council of the University of Pretoria and Others (54451/2016)
Afriforum and Another v Chairperson of the Council of the University of Pretoria and Others (54451/2016) [2016] ZAGPPHC 1030; [2017] 1 All SA 832 (GP) (15 December 2016)
The court found that the University of Pretoria's Senate and Council had properly considered all relevant factors, including constitutional and statutory requirements, demographic changes, declining demand for Afrikaans tuition, and the need for social cohesion and transformation. The decision to adopt English as the sole language of instruction was reached after a thorough, transparent process and was consistent with section 29(2) of the Constitution. The court held that the concept of 'reasonably practicable' is context-sensitive and includes considerations of equity, practicability, and re…
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- Language Rights In Education
- Section 29 2 Constitution
- Higher Education Act
- Institutional Language Policy
- Discrimination
- Review Of Administrative Action