South African language, developed out of the Dutch spoken in the country since the first Dutch East India Company settlement in the Cape, established in 1652. Afrikaans was considered a dialect of Dutch – known as “Cape Dutch” – until recognised as a language in the late 19th century. From the Dutch for “African”.
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They forced us to do Afrikaans in high school.
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Algerian dinar banknotes feature historical figures and landmarks like the Martyrs Memorial.
Give me or pass me. It is a substitute for the word skyf. Pronounced as “Chair”
A plastic miner’s helmet cut, moulded and painted to make headgear worn by fans at football matches.
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I used to wear makarapa when I went to watch the game.
I’m Xhosa, isidovela is a meal where rice is cooked with potatoes in the same pot. You mix it until it kinda looks like pap. You also have to add Spice for rice or Rajah to make it yellow.
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Today I am cooking isidovela.
Regardless of all facts presented before me, I reiterate that my misinformed, obscure perspective is still valid whether you like it or not.
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Oksalayo Kaizer Chiefs is still the best team in the country.
East London, or eMonti a city on the southeastern coast of South Africa, in the Eastern Cape province.
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East London niggas are always full of shit.
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