The belief in our shared humanity, kindness, compassion and the idea that we become better through caring for and supporting one another.
Example
Her willingness to help a stranger showed true ubuntu
Pronunciation
by Faith
Masonja are Mopane worms that are mostly eaten in Limpopo.
Example
I would rather starve than to eat masonja.
is a word used as a form of being surprised nor reacting to shocking incidents.
Example
"Makhi o hlokofetsi, ijoh modimo mara!"
Pronunciation
by Bra frans
Table Mountain is a globally iconic, flat-topped mountain overlooking the city of Cape Town, South Africa, and is officially recognized as one of the 7 Wonders of Nature.
Example
I can't wait to visit Cape Town and hike the Table Mountain.
Dagga is the term we use in South Africa to refer to weed.
Example
I can't wait to get home and smoke my dagga.
Amabhokobhoko is the name used to refer to the South African men's rugby team (Springboks).
Example
I won't be available this weekend, I will be watching Amabhokobhoko.
Example
What’s that smell? 🤢
Ungodly isabhongo usisi wakho.
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