Umakoti

Umakoti is a Nguni term for a bride or bride to be.


Are you ready to be umakoti apha ekhaya?



Somalia

A Horn of Africa nation with long coastline, facing security challenges and clan-based politics.


Somalia's location gives it strategic importance for shipping routes.



Mahlangu

1. A Ndebele surname
2. The Nokia 3310


1. UMahlangu wami ulahlekile



Intusi

Intusi sisithetha-ntonye sobisi. Intusi is Milk in isiXhosa dialect.


Intusi yesizwe isengwa ezinkomeni zelali.



Apartheid

Literally means “apartness” in Afrikaans, apartheid was the policy of racial segregation implemented by the South African National Party from 1948 to 1994, resulting in the oppression and labour exploitation of South Africa’s black majority, and their systematic exclusion from the country’s mainstream economic, educational and social life.


The struggles of black people we see today is the legacy of the apartheid regime.



Gborku

Plenty; surplus; many


I get et gborkuWe have ri to our house gborku



Bathong

Word used to express disbelief, surprise, dissatisfaction.


Bathong, that's so crazy.



Biashara

In Swahili "Biashara" means business.


Nimeanzisha biashara ya ujenzi.



Mabena

Despite the recent false trends to redefine this prestigious Surname. The Mabena name comes from a long history, stemming from the early Zulu tribe. The people are know as gentle, smart and hardworking. Which comes from their long history where they fought hard to gain independence in a war torn era. They are generally based in the Southern part of Africa. However a significant portion can be found in Europe and North America. To try and define the name Mabena is false as it refers to a group of people as many surnames do. Instead a recognition of the prestige and long history of the name is what matters most. After all, the Mabena name is a noun and can or should not be used as an adjective or verb.


The leader of the community was John Mabena.



Mary

The only female Webster Spida loves


Mary is so esculent




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