A North African country with a rich history, vast Sahara desert, and Mediterranean coastline. Known for its oil reserves and vibrant culture.
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I visited Algiers, the capital of Algeria, to explore its fascinating mix of French and Arab influences.
Currency of Seychelles (SCR) issued by the Central Bank of Seychelles.
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Features unique island wildlife like the coco de mer palm.
Xhosa term for sleeping over at a boyfriend/girlfriend's place.
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Umntu wakhe uthe makatake iweekend yonke.
Her partner asked her to sleep over for the whole weekend.
Daka Boy is a derogatory term for someone who mixes the cement during construction.
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He lied to you, he’s not the foreman, he’s the Daka Boy.
Material Don Dada was a Skhothane that was once the coolest kid in Mzansi, a title now owned by Uncle Vinny.
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Masambe siye eKhaltsha, mfowethu.
South Africa's scenic coastal city beneath Table Mountain.
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Cape Town's Robben Island held Nelson Mandela for 18 years.
Zama Zamas is a name given to illegal miners in South Africa. They find abandoned mines and start mining.
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Zama Zamas will stop at nothing to mine what they want.
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