Shisa nyama

Added May 15, 2025
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by Khulekani Dladla Elder · May 15, 2025
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Township barbecue spot where meat is grilled and sold.
"Let's grab lunch at the shisa nyama."
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 03, 2025
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Braai spot / meat hangout.
"Let's meet at shisa nyama."
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 02, 2025
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A Zulu term meaning "burn meat," referring to a barbecue or braai usually held at an informal butchery or outdoor market. You buy meat and they grill it for you on the spot. It's a social gathering spot to eat, drink, and hang out.
"On Saturday we went to the township for shisa nyama – we picked out marinated steak at the butchery and they braaied it while we relaxed with friends and listened to local music. Great vibes."
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 02, 2025
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Zulu for 'burn meat,' referring to a barbecue meat joint where you buy meat and they grill it for you on the spot
"Let's go to the shisa nyama for some braai meat. (Let's go to the grill spot for some barbecue.)"
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 03, 2025
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Shisa nyama (Burn meat/BBQ place)
"Re ya shisa nyama (We're going to shisa nyama)"
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 06, 2025
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Bhoza inyama (Burn meat/BBQ)
"Weekend shisa nyama (Weekend shisa nyama)"
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 10, 2025
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Nama e besitsoeng / Braai place (Grilled meat / BBQ place)
"Re kopana shisa nyama! (We meet at the braai place!)"
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 10, 2025
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