A planned nationwide shutdown set for 4 May is gaining attention across South Africa, with concerns growing over its potential impact on daily life, public safety and the economy, Cape {town} Etc reports.
The protest, which has been circulating widely on social media, is being promoted under the slogan ‘Send the foreigners home.‘ It is expected to draw participation in major cities such as Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Durban.
Growing traction online
Calls for the shutdown have been spreading rapidly online, with messages encouraging people to stay home and businesses to close in support of the protest.
While there is no clearly identified central leadership behind the…
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Jislaaik – an expression of surprise [yis-liike] This is usually said when trying to express surprise or wonder.Example: “Jislaaik, you gave me a fright!”
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A new teacher enters a classroom full of students.
The teacher stands at the front of the room and greets the students, \”Good morning, class.\”
None of the students say anything. One boy at the back of the classroom stands up, \”Good morning, teacher.\”
Puzzled, the teacher carries on. The following morning, the same thing happens. Day after day goes by, and it\’s the same routine.
One morning after greeting the class and the same student standing and greeting, the teacher has had enough, \”Why is it, that every time I walk in and greet the entire room, only you stand up and greet me?\”
In the most broken English, the boy replies, \”Because I are the only one here, what\’s name are Klass\”