EDL3703
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
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Due Date: 26 March 2025
3 ESSAYS PROVIDED
The Right to Education in One’s Language of Choice: Judicial Interpretation of Section
29(2) of the South African Constitution
Introduction
Education plays a fundamental role in shaping individuals and society. In South Africa, the
right to education in one’s language of choice is enshrined in Section 29(2) of the Constitution,
which states that “everyone has the right to receive education in the official language or
languages of their choice in public educational institutions where that education is reasonably
practicable.” However, this right is not absolute; it is subject to considerations of equity,
practicability, and the need to redress past discrimination.
The interpretation and application of this right have been the subject of several court cases,
where the judiciary has had to balance language rights, educational policies, and broader
constitutional principles, such as non-discrimination, access to education, and social
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Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number:
Due Date: 26 March 2025
3 ESSAYS PROVIDED
The Right to Education in One’s Language of Choice: Judicial Interpretation of Section
29(2) of the South African Constitution
Introduction
Education plays a fundamental role in shaping individuals and society. In South Africa, the
right to education in one’s language of choice is enshrined in Section 29(2) of the Constitution,
which states that “everyone has the right to receive education in the official language or
languages of their choice in public educational institutions where that education is reasonably
practicable.” However, this right is not absolute; it is subject to considerations of equity,
practicability, and the need to redress past discrimination.
The interpretation and application of this right have been the subject of several court cases,
where the judiciary has had to balance language rights, educational policies, and broader
constitutional principles, such as non-discrimination, access to education, and social
Terms of use
transformation. By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
