Blossary – Bulawayo Public Transportation

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When using public transportation in the city of Bulawayo in Zimbabwe, there are some things one might need to listen out for.

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ekhoneni

A term localized by the Ndebeles. It literally means "at the corner". "Khoneni" created from and sounds like the word "Corner". This is said by the passengers of a minibus, when they are ready to ...

whindhi

Used in the Ndebele language. Prounced "windy". Simply means "Conductor". This is specific to the conductor of a minibus, as public transport.

asambeni

Used in the Ndebele language. Simply means "LETS GO!". This is what the conductor shouts to the driver when the minibus is full.

khombi

A term localized by Ndebeles. The origins of this word is Combi, which is the Volkswagen brand of the minibus.

asibhadhalenini ma'four four

In Ndebele culture this is used when the conductor is demanding payment for the bus fare. This means "lets pay four people at a time." "Four", because inside the mini seats 4 people per row.

angitsholitho

Direct translation: "I am not saying anything", Actual meaning: "I'm ok", as if to say, there is not much happening. This is in response to "Uthuni".