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Literator (Potchefstroom. Online)
On-line version ISSN 2219-8237
Print version ISSN 0258-2279
Abstract
MARITZ, Anna P.. Black Afrikaans: An alternative use. Literator [online]. 2016, vol.37, n.2, pp.1-12. ISSN 2219-8237. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/lit.v37i2.1276.
This article provides a first look at the nature of the alternative functions of Black Afrikaans. These functions realise when Black Afrikaans is imitated by Afrikaans mother-tongue speakers. The functions of the alternative use of Black Afrikaans centre on: the social nature of the variety, sensitivity as a deciding role-player, identity, humour, inclusivity and exclusivity, language repertoire and similar variety. Furthermore, because of the direct relationship between Black Afrikaans, Pidginised Afrikaans and the imitation of Black Afrikaans, these varieties are compared to establish a starting point description for the imitation of Black Afrikaans, as the variety has not yet been described.