Do most people who speak Afrikaans also speak English well?

Do most people who speak Afrikaans also speak English well?
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answer:Charleze Theron had to learned to speak English fluently in her teens I think? She moved to Johanessburg for school if I remember correctly. Most South Africans I know grew up speaking English though, but I think certain parts of the country use Afrikaans as their primary language and might not be fluent in English. There are a few Jellies who lived or live in South Africa, so hopefully they see the Q.
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