oupa

/ ˈəʊpɑː /

noun

1. grandfather, esp in titular use with surname

2. slang,  any elderly man

Word History and Origins

Origin of oupa¹

Afrikaans

Example Sentences

On Tuesday, Mr. Ramaphosa met with the public protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, to discuss the case, said Oupa Segalwe, a spokesman for the office.

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Oupa Segalwe, a spokesman for the public protector, said his office lacks the resources to legally challenge the police.

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“The Public Protector is investigating the SAP licenses,” a spokesman for the agency, Oupa Segalwe, said.

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Spokesman Oupa Segalwe said that is half of what Madonsela had requested.

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Oupa Segalwe, spokesman for Madonsela's office, said the claims amounted to cybercrime and that authorities should find out who was responsible for them.

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