The original european settlers in south africa were
a.
italian
b.
dutch
c.
french
d.
german

Dutch

That's why there are so much similarities between Afrikaans and Dutch languages.

The best and most correct answer among the choices provided by the question is the second choice "Dutch"

The Dutch were the first European trading power to set up a permanent settlement in South Africa. In 1652 the powerful Dutch East India Company built a fort and established a supply station under the command of Jan Van Riebeeck on a site that later became Cape Town.

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