A hilarious social media take has locals nodding in agreement after perfectly capturing why leaving a gathering can take almost as long as the event itself. South Africa (10…
A video by Mitch Matyana has South Africans laughing over the many ways the phrase “Are you winning?” is used in everyday life. South Africa (05 June 2026) –…
While in South Africa, Boan Venter had his Edinburgh Rugby teammates answering everything with “lekker” in a playful Afrikaans lesson. Johannesburg, South Africa (23 March 2026) – During their…
Content creator Mitch Matyana highlights the humour and brilliance behind how South Africans use ‘otherwise’ in everyday conversations. South Africa (19 March 2026) – If you’ve ever had a…
A viral video shows Kyle, a British boyfriend, trying to understand why South Africans use ‘busy’ out of context. South Africa (06 January 2025) – Kyle, a Brit dating…
A woman dating a South African man discovers that the word “Imagine” carries a completely different attitude. South Africa (05 January 2025) – Just when you think you have…
From ‘eish’ to ‘ag shame’, our lingo doesn’t need direct translation; it carries feelings, and Haley van der Merwe breaks it down for us. South Africa (01 December 2025)…
A Londoner learns that South African English is less about grammar and more about humour and everyday connection. South Africa (09 September 2025) – South Africa continues to confuse…
Where mind meets heart
“It’s humbling to start fresh. It takes a lot of courage. But it can be reinvigorating. You just have to put your ego on a shelf and tell it to be quiet.” — Jennifer Ritchie Payette
