Home International Affairs Dutch was the basis for AfrikaansDutch LanguageInternational AffairsDutch was the basis for Afrikaans17/09/2015photo: Andy CarterDid you know that Dutch language was the basis for Afrikaans, the language spoken in South Africa and Namibia? RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR MusicThe Netherlands wins Eurovision Song Contest after 44 years International AffairsThe cutest border crossing in the world International AffairsDifferences and similarities between the Netherlands and BrazilLEAVE A REPLY Cancel replyPlease enter your comment! Please enter your name here You have entered an incorrect email address!Please enter your email address here Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.Please enable JavaScript to submit this form.