A selection of papers; presented by both local and international scholars; from the proceedings of the 2012 MIDP symposium; Multilingualism for Empowerment; held on the QwaQwa campus of the University of the Free State; 11–12 September 2012. Presents important insights into various language issues in education (both on school and tertiary level); such as service delivery; ideology and politics; onomastics and legal aspects. Aimed at students as well as educators already practising in the language field.