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The World Series: South Africa

Baopals

2020-05-06

导读：Yebo, nothing like a strong cup of coffee to help get rid of that babalaas.

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Howzit my bru. In our World Series, we profile 15 products from a country that we think capture that nation’s culture and lifestyle. Today: South Africa. With 11 official languages, Mzanzi is known as the rainbow nation. It’s a potjie pot of cultures, religions and traditions. South Africans are known to be friendly, out-going people, who love braaing or shisa nyama. If you have any trouble understanding this article, we have thoughtfully included some translations at the end. Okay okes let’s do this!

Martell Brandy, 500g

Ja, no, you can’t have a braai without the dops. Good old Brandewyn, Brandy and Coke is a staple at any braai. Met ys ja, met ys.

￥282.54

Amarula Cream Liqueur, 750ml

‘The taste of Africa’. Ja neh, the slogan says it all.

￥103.40

Kleine Zalze Chenin Blanc, 750ml

Eish, we can’t forget the wine, got to keep the stekkies happy too. Proudly South African straight out of the Cape wine lands.

￥164.88

Laager Rooibos Tea

Awe, this tea is too boss! Records of its use date back to the 18th century in South Africa. Rooibos tea is decaffeinated and packed with antioxidants.

￥51.70

Ceres Fruit Juice

This juice is jas. Another proudly South African product from the Cape.

From ￥33.69

Bovril Soup Stock, 230g

How’s some lekker Bovril on that toast there, my bru. For a nation of meat lovers, this is a must have.

￥80.19

Nescafe Gold Coffee, 200g

Yebo, nothing like a strong cup of coffee to help get rid of that babalaas.

￥62.19

Milo Cocoa Powder, 400g

Jeezlike, I smaark me a warm cup of Milo. Alternatively you can just shovel dry spoonfuls into your mouth. Whatever tickles your pickle.

￥55.83

Meat Masala, 100g

Ekse lanie, you can't make a Durban curry bunny chow without the masala. Don't play games here.

￥38.66

Vicks VapoRub, 50g

Have a cold? Get rid of that miffness you feel at night, with 8 hours of relief. One whiff and childhood nostalgia sets in.

￥57.32

Zam-Buk Medicated Ointment

The real makoya, trusted muti used by parents for generations for scrapes and cuts.

￥46.40

Deep Heat Pain Relief

For all those sporting or jolling injuries.

￥61.24

Weber Charcoal Grill

Hayibo, don’t be chop, braai a chop. Using gas is cheating, you've got to use that coal or wood.

From ￥1151.74

Gilbert Rugby Training Ball No.5

This ball is worth a TRY (pun intended). Go Bokke!

￥154.28

Vuvuzela

Laduuuma! This device is a true representation of South Africa’s passion for sport. Waka waka eh eh.

From ￥3.59

Your Handy Guide to South African Slang

potjie pot – traditional stew
braaing or shisa nyama – barbecue
dops – alcoholic beverages
met ys ja, met ys – with ice yes, with ice
stekkies – ladies
jas – tasty
lekker – fantastic
yebo – yes
babalaas – hangover
smaark – like
miffness – grossness
makoya – original
muti – medicine
jolling – partying
hayibo – disbelief/non-agreement
laduuuma! – expression when a goal is scored

Guest writer Sarah J. Pretorius is an English teacher at Pingus English in Dalian, China. She is a mother to an inquisitive and energetic 3 year old boy. Aspiring writer and photographer. Eccentric, yoga enthusiast, avid reader, lover of art, poetry and music.

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