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UCT students share how 'haibo' translates across cultures

21 September 2024 | Video Production Team Ruairi Abrahams, Boikhutso Ntsoko and Nomfundo Xolo. Photo Boikhutso Ntsoko.

In a light-hearted exploration of South African slang, UCT students break down the meaning of the popular phrase ‘haibo’ and how it transcends language and culture.

From its use to express disbelief or surprise, students share how similar expressions exist across diverse languages like Dholuo and Yorùbá. Whether conveying shock or disappointment, ‘haibo’ serves as a universal expression of emotion.

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