A diverse Southern African nation with multiple capitals, known for wildlife and post-apartheid development.
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South Africa hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the first in Africa.
(of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary.
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We use a lot of colloquial terms in our everyday lingo.
To destroy, to leave in disorder or to mess up
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The how y’all now chakla this room, when I bop my eyes, that how it muh be clean.
Johannesburg also known informally as Jozi, Joburg, or "The City of Gold", is the largest city in South Africa. The city was established in 1886 following the discovery of gold on what had been a farm
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My friends from Johannesburg don't know anything about struggle.
Popularised by rapper Cassper Nyovest, Hosh karamaima means an exceptionally beautiful and distinguished woman characterised by a harmonious blend of striking physical features and admirable qualities.
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Have you seen my wife? Hosh Karamaima!
Conductor driver assistant who collects fares.
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I can't drive dis truck without a carboy
It means "yes", but it is used as an extremely expressive form of the affirmative. It's often used as a double positive, saying "Yebo yes!".
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Man 1: Are you gonna watch the game tomorrow?
Man 2: Yebo yes!
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Masambe siye eMonti.
Let's go to East London.
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