The down-payment paid by the groom to the family of the bride before they can get married. It can be in the form of money or livestock.
I believe they call it a dowry in other parts of the world.
My family expects R200k lobola for you to marry me.
Zulu is the most widely spoken home language in South Africa (about 24% of the population), and it is understood by over 50% of South African population.