Heritage Speaker Evening – November 2025
From 1595 to 2025 and Beyond: The Story of Afrikaans
Presented by Prof. Marné Pienaar
Join us for our final talk of the year as we celebrate 100 years of Afrikaans as an official language. Prof. Marné Pienaar, linguistics professor at the University of Johannesburg, will trace the fascinating origins and evolution of Afrikaans from 1595 to today, highlighting its diverse roots and current status.
The talk will be presented in Afrikaans with simultaneous English translation by Carmen Brewis—a first for Swellendam! Please indicate in your RSVP if you’ll need a headset.
The Drostdy Schuur
Cost: R100 (Members) | R130 (Guests welcome)
Includes: Wine, juice, and snacks after the talk
RSVP by 21 November