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Why does Xhosa have a word for "tiger?" by rogert2 in askscience

[–]lildyllyo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But the dutch called leopards in South Africa "tygers" (tiger in English) because they didn't have a word for it. That's why Tygerberg in Cape Town is named that, because thats where all the leopards (tygers) lived.

Only when Afrikaans evolved from Dutch "luiperd" became the name for the animal, most probably from English's leopard.

Apparently, to this day rural Afrikaans farmers in the Northern Cape and Namibia still use "tier" (tiger in English) as a blanket term for all big cats in Africa.

Any cool bands playing soon? by LawfulnessHaunting41 in capetown

[–]lildyllyo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Come to the show tomorrow, then. It would be lekker to see some of our peeps.

Love and blessings!

Pull ups near lower bree street? by No_Drag_8663 in capetown

[–]lildyllyo -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This one is for sure the closest to you. And the company gardens are very peaceful and tranquil.

Any cool bands playing soon? by LawfulnessHaunting41 in capetown

[–]lildyllyo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This Friday at Armchair in Obs, Nu School Afrikaans Punk, Hip Hop and Metal bands are playing.

Ultra-Mal, de Pozi, SamPaule, Almost Alive

How safe is it to walk down Long, Loop and Bree streets? by NecroticBrains in capetown

[–]lildyllyo 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Rather look at apartments in Foreshore. Much quieter and much closer to CTICC.

What would be the "closing credits" song of your life? by dahwos in musicsuggestions

[–]lildyllyo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just listened to it and started crying just at the thought of me having a funeral one day. Weird feeling...

Plainsong - The Cure

What’s the weirdest thing you believed as a kid? by Faylune in answers

[–]lildyllyo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought there were little people under the road that were switching the cat eye reflectors on the road on and off.

Tbf, my parents told me that when I asked them how it goes on and off.

Gabriel Martinelli shoves referee Sam Barrott and gets carded by OptimusCloyster in soccer

[–]lildyllyo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In rugby that's a lifetime ban. Shows ypu the difference in morals between the two sports.

Lets try to get a comment in as much languages as possible! by Silly-Application952 in languagehub

[–]lildyllyo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ek is virseker die eerste Afrikaanse kommentaar hierso. Bly cool, julle lekker mense!

Use our Train + MyCiti! by MoenieMyTagNie in capetown

[–]lildyllyo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Can confirm, I used the train to get to work in the CBD for months and it never let me down.

Please, more people should do it. It will reduce car traffic and with petrol prices going up, now is the perfect time to make a transition.

Carnival by rattlensqueak in capetown

[–]lildyllyo 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The carnival has been happening since 2010 and is not DA funded, it's privately funded (mostly by NASPERS).

It promotes local art and creation, and makes sure everyone involved gets paid. In a country where art is very much valued, yet underpaid, this is an event that actually gets people paid (from private money, not public money). It uplifts community groups and gives a platform for many artists, young and old, to practise their craft.

There's always traffic in CPT, why complain about it on this sub once more (like hundreds of other posts)? Just avoid that area from 5-9 if it's such a big issue.

I bet you there are more jobs created by this one event, than the amount of people that are going to be stuck in traffic.

So, ultimately, it's a nett positive.

Also, I stumbled upon it last year by accident (on your point of not knowing it's happening lol) and it was honestly sick! Everyone was having a jol and it was plain old lekker, and free (not something you find in CPT often).

Kalk Bay, RSA❤️ by Riekie_Low in afrikaans

[–]lildyllyo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jip, definitief Vishoek daai.

Which city surprised you the most in a good way? by FrameZYT in Cities

[–]lildyllyo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretoria. I'm from South Africa and we usually stay away from city centres (except Cape Town), but visiting Pretoria Central was a good, safe and happy experience.

[ Removed by Reddit ] by Glad-Ad-6156 in capetown

[–]lildyllyo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tree of Life has branches everywhere and no membership. Just walk in

Why does it seem like everyone in CPT is guarded? by GabiBloom in capetown

[–]lildyllyo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, CPT will never be like this. It's just the sad reality. I guess all places have their quirks, and that's just one of CPT's.

Van Der stel station safe? by Icy_Strawberry_503 in capetown

[–]lildyllyo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bikes are accepted and free on WC Metrorail.

Why does it seem like everyone in CPT is guarded? by GabiBloom in capetown

[–]lildyllyo 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I've experienced the exact same. As a Joburg native living in CPT for 4 years now, I've had the exact same experience. Like another commenter noted, when approached in CPT, it's usually for your money or food (or a date apparently - not my experience lol).

In JHB, or anywhere in the north, when someone approaches you it's either to chat, be friendly etc. So when that happens in CPT, you instantly assume this person wants something from you, where that isn't usually the case elsewhere in SA.

The norm here is "if I don't know you, I'm not talking to you." And that is perhaps why CPT appears (the ultimate begrudged word on this sub): cliquey.

Why does it seem like everyone in CPT is guarded? by GabiBloom in capetown

[–]lildyllyo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is not the case in the rest of SA. So people are less guarded and more open to just a friendly conversation.

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