Afrikaans
South African language, developed out of the Dutch spoken in the country since the first Dutch East India Company settlement in the Cape, established in 1652. Afrikaans was considered a dialect of Dutch – known as “Cape Dutch” – until recognised as a language in the late 19th century. From the Dutch for “African”.
They forced us to do Afrikaans in high school.
Nkalakatha
A hit song by the legendary Mandoza and it almost became the National Anthem but Sister Betina overtook it.
Can you please play the Nkalakatha song.
Lekker
An Afrikaans word that has multiple meanings and which can be used in various contexts to describe many things from people to food to inanimate objects. It is used to convey the meaning of great, delicious, nice or fun. Make sure to roll the ‘r’ when pronouncing the word.
That new movie is lekker!
That bunny chow was lekker!
I’m lekker, bru!
Thungisani
Get a seamstress or a taylor to make you an outfit, because my relationship is getting serious and I may be getting married soon.
Thungisani it's looks like things are looking good.
Sierra Leone
A West African country recovering from civil war, known for diamonds and beautiful beaches.
Freetown, Sierra Leone's capital, was founded as a home for freed slaves.