AfriForum’s statement after meeting with Prof Cheryl de la Rey
22 February 2016
AfriForum had an urgent meeting with Prof Cheryl de la Rey, Rector of the University of Pretoria (UP), this afternoon.
During the meeting various issues of importance and the immediate continuation of the academic programme at the University were discussed.
AfriForum was given the assurance that a final decision regarding Afrikaans as language of instruction has not yet beentaken. Prof De la Rey has undertaken to organize a meeting between AfriForum and the University’s language task team in order to provide AfriForum with an opportunity to make an input re the University's language policy before the matter will be referred to the University Council for a final decision.
AfriForum indicated that it is committed to: