Setswana So Corrupted Yet So Sweet Batswana Love it

Monday, June 28, 2010

FRANCISTOWN: Anecdotes abound in the Setswana language, which is currently seen alongside other international tongues in world capitals.

Millions must have seen "Ke Nako" emblazoned across a skyscraper in New York and other world-class cities when the ongoing World Cup was being promoted and some wondered, "Hey, what language is that?"

It is highly possible the multitudes who came to South Africa to support their teams went home, or are still to depart for their countries knowing that "Ke Nako" means "it's time'.

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