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The Cape Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church decides that Afrikaans may be used alongside with Dutch in the church.
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- 30 Sep 2019
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Last updated · 30 Sep 2019
South African History Online. (2011, November 7). The Cape Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church decides that Afrikaans may be used alongside with Dutch in the church.. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0069328
South African History Online (2011) 'The Cape Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church decides that Afrikaans may be used alongside with Dutch in the church.', South African History Online, 7 November. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0069328 (Accessed: 27 September 2026).
South African History Online, The Cape Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church decides that Afrikaans may be used alongside with Dutch in the church. [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0069328, (accessed 27 September 2026).
"The Cape Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church decides that Afrikaans may be used alongside with Dutch in the church.." South African History Online, 7 Nov. 2011, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0069328. Accessed 27 Sept. 2026.
South African History Online. "The Cape Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church decides that Afrikaans may be used alongside with Dutch in the church.." South African History Online. November 7, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0069328.
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