The Ndebele language is split into two distinct forms: Northern Ndebele in Zimbabwe and Southern Ndebele in South Africa. Both belong to the Nguni group of Bantu languages.
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He was learning Ndebele because of that girl.
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Cape Town is full of amatyotyombe
Laduma is a South African phrase that is generally spoken (or screamed) when a goal is scored in soccer.
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What a goal... Laduuuuuuumaaaa!!!
A diverse Southern African nation with multiple capitals, known for wildlife and post-apartheid development.
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South Africa hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the first in Africa.
Fokkerkie is basically a small fokker
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Daai Steve is OK maar 'n fokkerkie
Translation: that guy Steve is a real small fuck
A bompie is a popular, nostalgic southern African frozen treat or ice pop made by freezing sweetened, flavored water or juice in a small plastic sleeve or cup.
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I need some bompie for this hot weather.
Former colonial capital with distinctive French-Creole architecture.
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Saint-Louis' Jazz Festival is West Africa's oldest music festival.
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