South Africa Languages: Zulu & English
We want to put many peoples mind at ease by saying we were very surprised at how modern many places of South Africa are. Many American items or their equivalent are available here. However they are very expensive. Just like any other 3rd world country you may have been in, you can have a nice building and then across the highway the wood and tin shack has no running water or indoor toilet. Just to contrast a few differences:
South Africa |
America |
|
Language |
Zulu and "British"English | American English |
Time |
Slow | Very Fast |
Nighttime |
Everything closes at 5pm | Many places open all night |
Kids |
Rarely wear shoes | No shoes, no service |
Zulu ladies |
Most always wear dresses | Maybe a dress on Sunday |
Cars |
Drive on left most color-white | Drive on right |
Vans |
Taxi that seats 12 & carries 15-20 | "Soccer" mom |
Neighborhood House |
COMPLETELY gated and guarded | Maybe a fenced yard for the dog |
Township house |
Block, tin or whatever could find "Shack" | |
Money |
Rand | Dollar |
School |
Uniforms- Blazer-tie-skirt | Whatever you wear |
Measurement |
Metric | Standard |
CalendarJune-Aug |
Winter | Summer |
Fast Food |
maybe 4-5 places | 100's |
Sports |
Field hockey, cricket, rugby, soccer | Basketball, football, soccer |
Churches |
Zulu- small and poor, but lively in spirit | |
People |
All are just alike, they all need a personal relationship with Jesus | |