Ntu means a human being and it emphasises that there is spirit of oneness and harmony among people and nature.
Example
Funda ukuphilisana na-ba-ntu
In South Africa, a born-free is anyone who was born after 27 April 1994 (Freedom day).
Example
You born-frees don't know anything about struggle.
A popular type of House Music that has taken South African music scene by storm. It involves a lot of Piano playing, hence the name amapiano.
Example
Kabza De Small is the king of Amapiano.
“Aahn ei” is used in a sarcastic or satirical context. When a person passes a statement that in one’s opinion is unnecessary or unintelligent, one can reply with “aahn ei”.
Example
“I don’t like women who work hard and make their own money. A woman belongs in the kitchen.”
“Aahn ei.”
A term generally used as an informal greeting around Gauteng. Chances are no one will know how to reply to you if you use this term anywhere other than Gauteng.
Example
Sharp fede majita, dintshang da?
A West African country known as the birthplace of voodoo, with historical kingdoms and growing cotton industry.
Example
We studied the ancient Kingdom of Dahomey in what is now modern Benin.
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