Africa is not for sissies
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Added August 02, 2025
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A popular saying reflecting the idea that life in Africa (or South Africa) can be tough and one must be resilient. "Not for sissies" means not for the faint-hearted. Often used humorously about daily challenges like heat, crime, or power cuts.
"(During a heatwave with an outage) "No electricity, 40°C… Africa is not for sissies, my friend," Charlene joked while fanning herself, implying you need grit to handle it."
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