Garri, pronounced gah-ree,, is made from granulated cassava, a root vegetable that's poisonous unless you peel and cook it first. Commonly found in West Africa, there are two types of garri: yellow and white. The flavor depends on how long it's been fermented and the presence of palm oil.
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The prices of staple foods such as rice, beans and garri have increased astronomically.
Jukulyn is a very dangerous area of Soshanguve, beginning at the north end of the Mabopane Highway. Ambulances, courier services, e-hailing taxis and even pizza deliveries are a no-go in Jukulyn.
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She wanted me to go pick her up kgante she stays in Jukulyn. I am not risking my life.
Jomo is a name given to a kasi kid that has a big head. They are usually very good at football (like Jomo Sono)
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Did you see that goal by Jomo?
Gurans is a slang term used by Cape Town Xhosa speaking community that means war between rival gangs or individuals.
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Ingathi ikhona igurans between lamajita.
It looks like there is some war/conflict between those guys.
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I hate travelling to Germiston in the morning. The traffic is crazy.
A Southeast African country with Indian Ocean coastline, recovering from civil war and rich in gas.
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Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago is known for its pristine beaches and diving.
Dagga is the term we use in South Africa to refer to weed.
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I can't wait to get home and smoke my dagga.
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