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    How many official languages does South Africa have?

    Question #44507. Asked by jonty129. (Feb 20 04 2:07 PM)


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    		South Africa has 11 official languages:

    http://www.southafrica.info/ess_info/sa_glance/demographics/language.htm

    Feb 20 04, 2:12 PM
    robertdev

    		11 - Afrikaans, English, Zulu, Xhosa, Swazi, Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Northern Sotho, Tsonga, Tswana and Venda.

    Zulu is the most widely spoken of these.

    South Africa also recognises 8 non-official languages - Fanagalo, Lobedu, Northern Ndebele, Phuthi, Sign Language, Khoe, Nama and San.

    Jan 25 06, 8:09 PM

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