Thursday, March 28, 2013
Should South Africa use one official language, namely English?
Should South Africa use one official language, namely English?
I don't buy this wara-wara about Pan African languages. The argument that children should be taught in their "mother-tongue" is both absurd and bankrupt. I know I'd been seen as rude, radical and even insulting. Bottom line is that most of our schooling problems will be solved when we have one language, namely English. Any youngster thinking in other language is a huge liability to this country’s economy. They must think in English. The US is an example where English is the lingua franca and they have more than eleven language groups. The Chinese success story sees students entering university by having to pass six exams with an average of 90%. One of the subjects is English.
South Africa - 8 Answers
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I am an English speaking South African and I agree, partially... I believe the entire country should be taught in English in order to created a unified education system that is also inline with international standards. It is extremely difficult for South Africans who speak other languages, take your pick out of the 11 official languages, to try and associate on the same level with English speaking South Africans, let along English speakers from around the globe. I don't believe their "mother tongues" should be thrown out though as it is a part of their culture and it would be prejudice to just assume they should discard it. It can (and should) be taught at schools and be available as a 1st language option but only as a subsidiary to a standardized English syllabus. It's a tough debate, particularly for those who stand to lose their heritage / culture. However for the sake of education and self betterment as well as betterment of the nation I think teaching solely in a hodgepodge of 11 different languages is NOT a good idea. Interesting topic, by the way!
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They should Only speak English , the world wide trade language
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South Africa is an English speaking country this gives South Africans the option to claim English and any of the other local S.A. languages as their mother tongue. You don't have to live in England for english to be your mother tongue. Mother tongue is the language a child speaks while growing up... That said S.A. should pick one of the local languages as their official language.
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In the world B.C. (Before Cars etc) one really only needed the language of their own little community. Those days are long gone (though if they do not start marketing transport that does not involve fossil fuels,soon, it may return). Because of world history that is beyond anyone easily changing, English has become almost a global type of language. This is most evident in the business world which has also become global. It makes sense not to cut off one's nose to spite their face, and learn English. On the other hand, the largest language group is Chinese - they out number us no matter what your country of origin so it might not be a stupid move to learn some Chinese. Mother tongue is very important in a more personal way. My culture is all wrapped up in it and whether my Mother tongue is English or Zulu or Martian, it is MY Mother tongue and no one should have the right to take it away from me. I daresay the tribal people of South Africa know that better than most. I have been personally very lucky in that I have had opportunities to travel around a lot of the world. Being understood in every country made my travels more interesting and more informative than going somewhere where I understood no one and no one understood me. I have also done business around the world. There is more money to be made by bilingual or multilingual people and/or companies than by those who only speak one language. I speak English and French but one thing I learned early in my travels was to know how to say 'good day and do you speak English or French'. Most did and the tone of my visit or business immediately moved to a higher plane. The more languages you speak, the more doors are open to you. For adults, that may be easier said than done, I know. But it is never too late to start your kiddies out with more than one language so that when they grow up they can accept the opportunities that arise and not be held back by language. And little children learn languages very quickly and the younger they are, the less of a job it is for them to learn. If people looked at language as a thing of personal pride and opportunities instead of a political rock to hit others over the head with, the world would be a happier place to say nothing of a more understanding place. Dumela and Diteboho (It has been a while so I hope I remembered those correctly!) Karen C
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Dude! I don't know where you came from with your thinking but no ways can you be able to elevate a person's intellect by fundamentally undermining for one their heritage 'in this case their language'! I would want to believe to whatever extent you have a point but an even greater extent lies in me that you are very out of line. FYI- I mastered both my IsiZulu and English in my senior year! It's one of those, you have to love it to master it!
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No South Africa should not because other people want their language recognized. Schooling should be English because it is the world wide business language and one could communicate with another person!
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No, English is an international language - and apart from Arikaans there is still 10 other official languages in SA
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In Belgium there are two main languages, In China there are a lot of different chinese languages so even in that country people can't always understand each other. There are country's were children are thought in two languages, their mother language and in a general language. Children seems to learn this easy. English is an European language. Spanish is also spoken in a lot of country's were they don't speak English. So with all your English you don't get very far wenn you are traveling to many country's in South America. Or try France were a lot of people don't speak English. Maybe people will be more willing to learn that language if they are thought in both English and their mothers tongue. In my country there are schools who are teaching in English a few days a week. Children are learning the language of there own country and a foreign language, namely English.
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Thursday, March 14, 2013
Can I find Market agents, to sell our business"ridala"?
Can I find Market agents, to sell our business"ridala"?
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Other - Africa & Middle East - 1 Answers
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Thursday, March 7, 2013
I want to be an international student?
I want to be an international student?
Hi! Im from South Africa, but im in the USA for now, I have applied for a student visa but haven't heard anything from them. I want to have a plan B so im tryng to look into other countries. I want to take a Business degree. However don't know how much everything cost or the process of other country. Any help? also
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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you cant go wrong at choosing Malaysia as your place to study your business degree! Malaysia has been getting a lot of foreign students from Africa, Saudia Arabia, Nepal, America, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, India, Pakistan, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, etc! they chose to study here! why? well it's easy, Malaysia has various of universities and colleges to choose from, the education is highly recognized and there are international lecturers/educators from around the world as well! the best thing is, the fees are much more affordable compared to studying in the States or UK! US$100 is RM300!! and UKPound100 is RM600!!! visit this website, www.ucomonline.com to know more information! ^__^ renting a house, buying groceries and going shopping are fairly cheap. there would even be some change left to spend a night out while taking a break from assignments! there are business universities, art institutes and etc! just choose! remember to visit the site! ucomonline.com :) GOODLUCK!
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Hi! Im from South Africa, but im in the USA for now, I have applied for a student visa but haven't heard anything from them. I want to have a plan B so im tryng to look into other countries. I want to take a Business degree. However don't know how much everything cost or the process of other country. Any help? also
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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you cant go wrong at choosing Malaysia as your place to study your business degree! Malaysia has been getting a lot of foreign students from Africa, Saudia Arabia, Nepal, America, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, India, Pakistan, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, etc! they chose to study here! why? well it's easy, Malaysia has various of universities and colleges to choose from, the education is highly recognized and there are international lecturers/educators from around the world as well! the best thing is, the fees are much more affordable compared to studying in the States or UK! US$100 is RM300!! and UKPound100 is RM600!!! visit this website, www.ucomonline.com to know more information! ^__^ renting a house, buying groceries and going shopping are fairly cheap. there would even be some change left to spend a night out while taking a break from assignments! there are business universities, art institutes and etc! just choose! remember to visit the site! ucomonline.com :) GOODLUCK!
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Friday, March 1, 2013
Would I be a Postgrad student or Undergrad?
Would I be a Postgrad student or Undergrad?
I have my Engineering degree, but am contemplating studying part time to get my degree in accounting as well. Would I register as an Undergrad because I have never studied in this field before, or would I register as a Post grad because I already have an undergrad degree? Answers that are relevent to South Africa please
Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers
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i believe undergrad...
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It's an undergrad degree so therefore that's what you would register as... Sorry not from S. Africa but that seems universal...
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Whether you've studied it before is irrelevant. It's the type of degree you would be pursuing. You would register as an undergrad student.
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
student work and travel in montana?
student work and travel in montana?
I'm 16 years old and live in South Africa, when im finished high school (which is still 2 years away) i would like to take a gap year and travel to montana, does anyone know of student work i can do there in my gap year? or of any websites containing info on this... thx
Other - United States - 1 Answers
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Two good places to liik would be Montana's national parks. For work at Yellowstone National Park: http://www.yellowstonejobs.com/ For Glacier National Park: http://www.nps.gov/personnel/ Other areas to look would be the resorts, like Big Sky. http://www.bigskyresort.com/gen/bs_ch_job.asp
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I'm 16 years old and live in South Africa, when im finished high school (which is still 2 years away) i would like to take a gap year and travel to montana, does anyone know of student work i can do there in my gap year? or of any websites containing info on this... thx
Other - United States - 1 Answers
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Two good places to liik would be Montana's national parks. For work at Yellowstone National Park: http://www.yellowstonejobs.com/ For Glacier National Park: http://www.nps.gov/personnel/ Other areas to look would be the resorts, like Big Sky. http://www.bigskyresort.com/gen/bs_ch_job.asp
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Thursday, February 14, 2013
How come usa is at bottom in global testing for math-scince? are usa students really dumb or lazy or both?
How come usa is at bottom in global testing for math-scince? are usa students really dumb or lazy or both?
google TIMSS scores in math-science. just google the test results. by 12-grade, usa students are at the bottom with philippines, south africa. are usa students really dumb or lazy or both.
Other - Education - 1 Answers
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Yeah, that's right, Please send all of the foreign aid you can. We don't have the money to help ourselves after supporting the rest of the world. Our entire nation, you know, the richest nation in the world, is substandard to an anonymous couple of kilobytes written by a faceless, nameless coward? (Was it an American invented the means to harness the electricity that your computer runs on? WHO was that?). You are so jealous of the US that it must keep you awake at night. Your kind will never again have such a benevolent ruler, ever. you P.O.S., jealous misanthrope. If you can;'t say anything nice, why not keep your mouth shut? Next time the Huns come a knocking, don't come a calling. If I had any say in the matter, I would laugh as your cities burned. There has been so much anonymous, anti-American rhetoric out there that more likely than not, all Americans are insulted and will feel indifferently when our "Allies" are in need of assistance the next time around. We will most certainly not forget your offensive attitude of indifference to our challenges.
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google TIMSS scores in math-science. just google the test results. by 12-grade, usa students are at the bottom with philippines, south africa. are usa students really dumb or lazy or both.
Other - Education - 1 Answers
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Yeah, that's right, Please send all of the foreign aid you can. We don't have the money to help ourselves after supporting the rest of the world. Our entire nation, you know, the richest nation in the world, is substandard to an anonymous couple of kilobytes written by a faceless, nameless coward? (Was it an American invented the means to harness the electricity that your computer runs on? WHO was that?). You are so jealous of the US that it must keep you awake at night. Your kind will never again have such a benevolent ruler, ever. you P.O.S., jealous misanthrope. If you can;'t say anything nice, why not keep your mouth shut? Next time the Huns come a knocking, don't come a calling. If I had any say in the matter, I would laugh as your cities burned. There has been so much anonymous, anti-American rhetoric out there that more likely than not, all Americans are insulted and will feel indifferently when our "Allies" are in need of assistance the next time around. We will most certainly not forget your offensive attitude of indifference to our challenges.
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Thursday, February 7, 2013
South Africa Culture Research! Please Help Us!?
South Africa Culture Research! Please Help Us!?
We are a group of MBA graduate students from the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida. We are working on a research project on South African Culture and alternative power solutions. We would very much appreciate any feedback on current events and important cultural issues or anything else you may think is related. 1.Are you concerned about the upcoming 2009 General Elections? If so, what are some of your biggest concerns? 2.Has the widely publicized power shortage had any affect on your daily life or business? 3.Do you believe that Eskom is doing all that it can to find solutions to the energy crisis? 4.Have you or anyone you know installed or considered installing a solar hot water system? If not, what are the main reasons why you haven’t considered such a system? 5.Have you seen the affects of preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in your area? If so, explain what has happened. 6.If you feel comfortable, please include your demographic information.
South Africa - 6 Answers
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1. Yes I am scared the ANC is going to split into 2 camps, the Mbeki and the Zuma camp which will lead to civil war. 2. Yes of course especially in a court of law, no power no court cases, no lights, microphones do not work etc. so all the cases gets postponed. 3. NO 4. No I do not know of anyone do not even know where to find one. 5. No nothing I know the municipal workers were striking last week and broke some of the buildings down here in Port Elizabeth. 6. White female
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1.Are you concerned about the upcoming 2009 General Elections? If so, what are some of your biggest concerns? Mr Jacob Zuma 2.Has the widely publicized power shortage had any affect on your daily life or business? Ja, it has caused havoc for the tourism business. 3.Do you believe that Eskom is doing all that it can to find solutions to the energy crisis? No, just words and rhetoric, without the money from the government there is little they can do. I also think it has been exaggerated by some as there have also been problems in Canada and China. 4.Have you or anyone you know installed or considered installing a solar hot water system? If not, what are the main reasons why you haven’t considered such a system? Ha, we always had one anyway back in the old days. The sun heated the water up for the outside shower. 5.Have you seen the affects of preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in your area? If so, explain what has happened. Cannot comment. Joburg area, yes, publicity. 6.If you feel comfortable, please include your demographic information. White Anglo-Italian South African Age 32 Originally from East Rand.
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Why on earth would MBA students in Florida work on a project concerning South African culture and power solutions? I don't buy it. What does any of your questions have to do with 'culture.' Did you know that the basics of solar energy was developed in South Africa?
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You are doing a marketing survey and feasibility study to introduce an energy efficient product into South Africa. . . .Some Green Power. Don't let me discourage you, however, be aware that the country is on the brink of a revolution. The present President belong to a different tribe than the other one who would most likely be the new President. These two tribes have been enemies since before Europeans colonized Southern Africa. BTW see what happened in 'peaceful' Kenya? You stand a good chance of losing your investment. . . . .better short Crude Futures on the open market since the oil collapse is about to happen. I am a WASP male Presently doing contract work in SOCAL Graduate CSULA, Bus Adm - Mgnt
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1. No one can not be concerned due to the radical power shift and policy changes coming to the fore, Zuma is a puppet for the SACP as well as being a criminal of the first order 2. Of course it has 3. What?! When the idiots on the board earn R 1,000,000 a month for doing f^$k all why will they change it? 4. As per the other response, it was pioneered here, many, many houses have them but that does not assist with cooking food, running equipment such as computers, telephones, faxes, etc. 5. It ain't goin to happen, if it does, woe betide the ppl that come here, it will never be safe 6. White, Male, 43, p1ssed off? Hell yes!
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1. Not particularly. The thugs are going to win, and the so-called "opposition" isn't going to stop them. Why be concerned about something you cannot influence? 2. Yes, darn it. Traffic has become even worse, so I cannot attend all the night-time activities there is to enjoy in Joburg (Not that I have the money to do it either, but that's not the point). 3. I believe that Eskom, as always, is making every effort to ensure that "foreign investors" make the electricity crisis go away so that they can go back to making extortionist amounts of profits at the expense of South African taxpayers. 4. Yes. Most cannot, because it's quite expensive. 5. Not directly, but the Gautrain nearly caused disaster. The Midrand station almost got built on Teazers, but fortunately this sacrilege did not happen. Yay!
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We are a group of MBA graduate students from the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida. We are working on a research project on South African Culture and alternative power solutions. We would very much appreciate any feedback on current events and important cultural issues or anything else you may think is related. 1.Are you concerned about the upcoming 2009 General Elections? If so, what are some of your biggest concerns? 2.Has the widely publicized power shortage had any affect on your daily life or business? 3.Do you believe that Eskom is doing all that it can to find solutions to the energy crisis? 4.Have you or anyone you know installed or considered installing a solar hot water system? If not, what are the main reasons why you haven’t considered such a system? 5.Have you seen the affects of preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in your area? If so, explain what has happened. 6.If you feel comfortable, please include your demographic information.
South Africa - 6 Answers
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1. Yes I am scared the ANC is going to split into 2 camps, the Mbeki and the Zuma camp which will lead to civil war. 2. Yes of course especially in a court of law, no power no court cases, no lights, microphones do not work etc. so all the cases gets postponed. 3. NO 4. No I do not know of anyone do not even know where to find one. 5. No nothing I know the municipal workers were striking last week and broke some of the buildings down here in Port Elizabeth. 6. White female
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1.Are you concerned about the upcoming 2009 General Elections? If so, what are some of your biggest concerns? Mr Jacob Zuma 2.Has the widely publicized power shortage had any affect on your daily life or business? Ja, it has caused havoc for the tourism business. 3.Do you believe that Eskom is doing all that it can to find solutions to the energy crisis? No, just words and rhetoric, without the money from the government there is little they can do. I also think it has been exaggerated by some as there have also been problems in Canada and China. 4.Have you or anyone you know installed or considered installing a solar hot water system? If not, what are the main reasons why you haven’t considered such a system? Ha, we always had one anyway back in the old days. The sun heated the water up for the outside shower. 5.Have you seen the affects of preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in your area? If so, explain what has happened. Cannot comment. Joburg area, yes, publicity. 6.If you feel comfortable, please include your demographic information. White Anglo-Italian South African Age 32 Originally from East Rand.
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Why on earth would MBA students in Florida work on a project concerning South African culture and power solutions? I don't buy it. What does any of your questions have to do with 'culture.' Did you know that the basics of solar energy was developed in South Africa?
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You are doing a marketing survey and feasibility study to introduce an energy efficient product into South Africa. . . .Some Green Power. Don't let me discourage you, however, be aware that the country is on the brink of a revolution. The present President belong to a different tribe than the other one who would most likely be the new President. These two tribes have been enemies since before Europeans colonized Southern Africa. BTW see what happened in 'peaceful' Kenya? You stand a good chance of losing your investment. . . . .better short Crude Futures on the open market since the oil collapse is about to happen. I am a WASP male Presently doing contract work in SOCAL Graduate CSULA, Bus Adm - Mgnt
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1. No one can not be concerned due to the radical power shift and policy changes coming to the fore, Zuma is a puppet for the SACP as well as being a criminal of the first order 2. Of course it has 3. What?! When the idiots on the board earn R 1,000,000 a month for doing f^$k all why will they change it? 4. As per the other response, it was pioneered here, many, many houses have them but that does not assist with cooking food, running equipment such as computers, telephones, faxes, etc. 5. It ain't goin to happen, if it does, woe betide the ppl that come here, it will never be safe 6. White, Male, 43, p1ssed off? Hell yes!
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1. Not particularly. The thugs are going to win, and the so-called "opposition" isn't going to stop them. Why be concerned about something you cannot influence? 2. Yes, darn it. Traffic has become even worse, so I cannot attend all the night-time activities there is to enjoy in Joburg (Not that I have the money to do it either, but that's not the point). 3. I believe that Eskom, as always, is making every effort to ensure that "foreign investors" make the electricity crisis go away so that they can go back to making extortionist amounts of profits at the expense of South African taxpayers. 4. Yes. Most cannot, because it's quite expensive. 5. Not directly, but the Gautrain nearly caused disaster. The Midrand station almost got built on Teazers, but fortunately this sacrilege did not happen. Yay!
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