The world's newest country, facing challenges after independence from Sudan, with oil resources.
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South Sudan gained independence in 2011 after decades of civil war.
A derogatory term for foreigners in South African slang, particularly foreigners from African countries.
Can also be spelt as Kwirikwiri or kwarakwara.
Can also be spelt as Kwirikwiri or kwarakwara.
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Stop calling foreign people kwerekwere!
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Features Swahili text and images of Julius Nyerere.
Igwijo or amagwijo are Xhosa songs that are usually sung in events such as sporting events or traditional events. They are sometimes made up on the spot.
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I'm only going to that game for amagwijo.
Asbonge is a Zulu term for "Let's give thanks" or "Let's be thankful"
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Beke le beke asbonge bafethu.
These are the guys who sell alcohol during the hard lockdown, when there is an alcohol ban. They inflate their prices like crazy. You can even get an 1818 bottle for R850.
They got the name because they don't care, it's either you buy at their 500% price or you leave it.
They got the name because they don't care, it's either you buy at their 500% price or you leave it.
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I got this gin from my Take it or leave it guy.
To show anger or disbelief.
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Yeses maan, I am angry. How can this boy do this to me mara.
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