Application for leave to appeal directly to the CC against a judgment and order of the Cape Town High Court: Gelyke Kanse and Others v Chairman of the Senate of the Stellenbosch University and Others (17501/2016) [2017] ZAWCHC 119; 2018 (1) BCLR 25 (WCC); [2018] 1 All SA 46 (WCC) (25 October 2017).
Synopsis:
Section 29(2) of the Constitution — “reasonably practicable” — constitutionality of the language policy of the University of Stellenbosch — Afrikaans as a medium of instruction – access to higher education
Section 6 of the Constitution — protection and promotion of indigenous minority languages — diminished use and status
