Thanks to SAFFA’s (South Africans abroad), there are a lot of Pommies, Greeks, Aussies and various other nationalities who know what “jislaaik” and a ‘braai‘ or “boerewors” and “biltong” is …but when they visit our shores they don’t know the more important words…like babelaas, bakkie and tekkies! And so they travel around South Africa in a dwaal, unaware..
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Jislaaik, check these lekker Afrikaans words foreigners should know…
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Petition to Make The Cape a Federal Homeland State for Afrikaans Khoi-San, Coloured and European people
Please sign and share this petition to Make The Cape a Federal Homeland State for Afrikaans Khoi-San, Coloured and European people in Southern Africa to protect them and their unique heritage. The Cape has a long history which sets it apart from South Africa. It is the traditional homeland for Khoi-San bushman people, the Cape..
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Howzit All…
Welcome to Saffa.com. As our name implies, we are “Proudly South Africans Abroad”. Saffa’s have made a home for themselves in all corners of the globe, yet are still strongly connected to the culture and lifestyle that comes with being South African. Ironically our heritage is a result of a mix of cultures from all..
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