WATCH South African Woman’s Message in siSwati and isiZulu (With English Translation)

A South African woman’s video message is being shared on social media since it was uploaded this week by Facebook user Jabu Khuluse. Jabu doesn’t say who the lady is or when the video was filmed, but her message is important. Watch below.

Jabu said: “If you understand SiSwati and isiZulu you will enjoy the message. Please watch…”

For those who don’t understand, an SAPeople contributor has very kindly provided an English translation below the video.

The video was sent to SAPeople by Bonolo Ratshidi, who said: “Wish we all made an effort in speaking indigenous languages if we truly call ourselves South Africans…”

WATCH South African Woman’s Important Message

https://www.facebook.com/jabu.khuluse/videos/vb.566628165/10157157689583166/?type=2&theater

Translation in English:

“I have a question. Most of the time I enter a store or restaurant and I automatically speak Nguni (native languages) and people get shocked and I draw attention. They ask questions like “where did you go to school”, “did you grow up on a farm”?

“Just because you grew up on a farm, doesn’t mean you’ll be able to speak native languages. If you are determined to learn, you will learn

“My dad worked with black people for a long time but he can’t speak native languages. He can speak “fanakalo” but not native languages.

“Stereo types are everywhere. People have different backgrounds and different life, you work with people and we co exist together.

“We shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, let’s not gossip. Most times people talk about me, positive things mostly, but it’s still gossip.

“Sometimes I don’t respond but when you’re being negative, I’ll respond and you’ll be shocked… lol.

“Let’s love each other and make life worthwhile…”