The metamorphoses in the exposition of certain isiXhosa words

Overview of attention for article published in Southern African Linguistics and Applied Language Studies, July 2023

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THE CONVERSATION: From scum to social climber — how umlungu’s meaning has evolved in southern Africa society

Daily Maverick , 07 Sep 2023

From scum to social climber — how umlungu’s meaning has evolved in southern Africa society Language isn’t static and reflects…

News story from IOL on Saturday 19 August 2023

IOL, 19 Aug 2023

Umlungu: The colorful history of a word used to describe white people in South Africa

Phys.org, 08 Aug 2023

In South Africa "umlungu" is a word that's commonly used to refer to white people.

Unraveling the history of “Umlungu”: How a word shaped South African society

BizNews.com, 08 Aug 2023

The term “Umlungu,” originating from isiXhosa language in South Africa, has undergone a fascinating evolution reflecting the…

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