Posted on Oct 27, 2025 / Society

South Africa has 11 official languages, including Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, and several others. English is commonly used in business, government, and media. Zulu and Xhosa are the most widely spoken home languages. Afrikaans is used in some communities and in schools. Many South Africans are multilingual and switch easily between languages depending on context. The diversity of languages reflects the country’s rich cultural and ethnic mosaic. This multilingual environment makes South Africa one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world.
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