Weird South African Term famous due to Soccer Saga 2010

Words from Africa which will be known to World after 2010..Thanks to FIFA..

1. Bafana Bafana

Bafana Bafana , a isiZulu term of endearment which means "the boys, the boys", is the nickname of the national team of South Africa which originated from the fans' cry that went up during the team's triumph at the 1996 African Nations Cup.They returned to the world stage in 1992, after years of being banned from FIFA due to the apartheid system resulting in its sporting isolation.They have twice qualified – in 1998 and 2002 – for the Fifa World Cup before 2010.


2. Vuvuzela

It can be called South Africa's national musical instrument. Inspired from a kudu horn, it is traditionally made and was used to summon distant villagers to attend community gatherings. But now, it is mostly used at soccer matches in South Africa to become a symbol of South African soccer as the stadiums are filled with its loud and raucous sound that reflects the exhilaration of supporters. Nowadays, Vuvuzela refers to a big plastic trumpet, brightly coloured, and is blown with gusto by all fans at every football match in the country. The sound it makes is something between the bellow of a constipated elephant and the buzzing of a giant swarm of baritone bees.

3. Lekarapa/Makarapa

A Lekarapa is a hand-cut and hand painted hard hat worn by sports fans. Fans spend hours to sculpt and paint their Lekaarapa in the colours and emblem of their clubs or country. It is believed that Alfred "Lux" Baloyi is the originator of the Makarapa as a fan gear or tool as it is known today. With the FIFA World Cup 2010, the international profile and availability of the Makarapa has increased greatly.The origin of the term "Makarapa" goes back to the start of mining in South Africa, makarapa (singular lekarapa), Although it eventually meant hard hats, normally used by miners (majority being migrant workers) and construction workers. The word Makarapa literally meant scrapers, referring to men who would leave the rural areas to go to the cities and scrape a living in mining and construction work. It is claimed to have invented after a fan was hit by a bottle missile during a soccer match. He then decided to bring a Makarapa to the stadium as a protective device which he later reshaped and re-branded with the colors of his team.

4.Shebeen

A shebeen was originally an illicit bar or club where excisable alcoholic beverages were sold without a licence. In modern South Africa, many "shebeens" are now fully legal. In South Africa and Zimbabwe, shebeens are most often located in black townships as an alternative to pubs and bars, where under apartheid and the Rhodesian era, black Africans could not enter a pub or bar reserved for whites. Originally, shebeens were operated illegally, selling homebrewed and home-distilled alcohol and providing patrons with a place to meet and discuss political and social issues. Often, patrons and owners were arrested by the police, though the shebeens were frequently reopened because of their importance in unifying the community and providing a safe place for discussion.During the apartheid era, shebeens became a crucial place for activists to meet, some attracting working class activists and community members, while others attracted lawyers, doctors and musicians. Now, FIFA World Cup is making these places worth a visit for the fans.

5. Madiba shirt

Typical Attire of Soccer fans and Sports enthusiasts nowadays in south Africa is Madiba shirts which is a batik silk shirt, usually adorned in a bright and colourful print. It has become a well-known nickname for batik shirts in South Africa, being popularised by former South African president Nelson Mandela. It is named after Mandela's clan name "Madiba", an honorary title adopted by all members of his clan. The Madiba shirt was designed by Desré Buirski and first worn by the then newly-elected president at the dress rehearsal of the opening of South Africa's first democratic Parliament in May 1994