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Final_word060212Final word – the book

In our weekly column, Final word, we explore the origin of words and expressions, often exposing an underlying typical South African humour that transcends racial and language divides in a shared heritage. A selection of 50 of these columns is now available in a book.


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The collection, published by Naledi, carries the title “Dancing to the same tune,” as we learn that in the traditionally black townships the residents have their own explanation of what “KWV” in KWV-brandy stands for. It is an improvement on the Afrikaans “Koos Wye Voete” (Koos Wide Feet) variation.

After reading this book you will never look at a girl on the beach, a tomato or an avocado in quite the same way, or be sipping away at a brandy without a knowing smile on your face.

Final word about words; Dancing to the same tune (ISBN: 978-1-920-51808-7) is available at all leading book retailers or can be ordered directly from ON THE DOT at 0861 668 368 during office hours. It can also be ordered online from khalahari.net. It retails at R159.

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