Ukuthwala

🇿🇦 South Africa

Added August 02, 2025

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(Xhosa/Zulu, 'to carry away') A traditional term referring to an old practice of bride abduction or elopement. In modern context, it's sometimes referenced jokingly when lovers consider eloping against family wishes.

"Her parents refused their marriage, so the couple threatened ukuthwala – to run away and marry without consent."

by Khulekani Dladla August 02, 2025

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