A quality that includes the essential human virtues; compassion and humanity.
Example
"there is a need for understanding not vengeance, ubuntu not victimization"
A diverse Southern African nation with multiple capitals, known for wildlife and post-apartheid development.
Example
South Africa hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the first in Africa.
This is a term that refers to the Somali or Pakistani shop owners in South Africa. This term started when these shop owners first arrived in South Africa and they referred to everyone as "My friend". The name was then subsequently given to them.
Example
1. Child: Hi, my friend. How much are your sweets?
My friend: It's 2 bob for one sweet, my friend.
2. No one:
Pakistani shop owner: My friend I am not your friend, my friend.
Zambuk Ointment is a popular ointment used for temporary relief of pain and itch. In Mzansi, it is mostly used for lips. People carry it in their pockets and bags. It is one of the most stolen items, together with pens at school.
Example
Can I use your zambuk.
North West is an inland South African province that borders Botswana. Its landscape is defined by mountains in the northeast and bushveld scattered with trees and shrubs.
Example
I can't wait to go to North West and see Sun City.
A Xhosa term for come here.
The original term is "Yiza apha" or "Yizapha" but social media people have further shortened it.
The original term is "Yiza apha" or "Yizapha" but social media people have further shortened it.
Springboks is the name used to refer to the South African National Rugby Team.
Example
The Springboks are currently number one in the world.
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