, EDL3703 Assignment 2 2025 COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2025 - DUE March 26 2025; 100% correct
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Question The right to receive education in an official language
or in a language of choice (section 29(2) of the Constitution) is
becoming an ever increasing debate in South Africa. With
reference to three relevant cases, discuss how the courts have
interpreted this section of the Constitution thus far. (25 marks)
Overview of Section 29(2) of the Constitution
Section 29(2) of the South African Constitution guarantees 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."
This provision highlights two primary elements:
1. Language of instruction: The right to be educated in a
language that a person can understand and choose, but this
right is not absolute.
2. Reasonable practicability: This qualification implies that
educational institutions can limit the language of
instruction based on practical considerations such as
Semester 1 2025 - DUE March 26 2025; 100% correct
solutions and explanations…WE WISH YOU A GOOD
LUCK… 2 answers provided
All question answered.
Question The right to receive education in an official language
or in a language of choice (section 29(2) of the Constitution) is
becoming an ever increasing debate in South Africa. With
reference to three relevant cases, discuss how the courts have
interpreted this section of the Constitution thus far. (25 marks)
Overview of Section 29(2) of the Constitution
Section 29(2) of the South African Constitution guarantees 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."
This provision highlights two primary elements:
1. Language of instruction: The right to be educated in a
language that a person can understand and choose, but this
right is not absolute.
2. Reasonable practicability: This qualification implies that
educational institutions can limit the language of
instruction based on practical considerations such as
