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South African heritage: lekker local words

by Oxford University Press | Sep 22, 2015 | Schools News

South African English is a melting pot of unique words, borrowing from many of the 11 official languages to make meaning. Words like ‘lekker’, ‘ubuntu’, ‘howzit’ and ‘gees’ are just a few that reflect our rich cultural heritage. Check out the definitions of some...

Why do I need a South African dictionary?

by Oxford University Press | Jul 16, 2014 | Schools News

Receiving a ‘happy letter’ would have anyone but a South African scratching his head. Locally it refers to ‘a certificate approving the completed work of a building contractor, signed by a customer or beneficiary of a house in a low-cost development programme before...

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