Smile FM Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show

Afrikaans: 100 years of plesierig!

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It was 100 years ago to the day that Afrikaans was recognised as one of South Africa's official languages. We love it. You love it. And today we heard some of your favourite Afrikaans words, remembered the trauma of the "My Vakansie" mondeling, and found out that Afrikaans people hav the best nicknames.
8 May 2025 6AM English South Africa News

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