Shosholoza
Britishnoun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of Shosholoza
from Zulu, literally: move forward
Example Sentences
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Shosholoza Meyl said the train, which departed on Sunday, was scheduled to arrive in Cape Town on Monday evening.
From The Guardian
Shosholoza Meyl said alternative transport had arrived to take the stranded passengers to their destinations.
From The Guardian
A statement by the Shosholoza Meyl division says the train was scheduled to arrive in Cape Town on Monday evening but instead is expected to arrive near midnight Tuesday.
From Seattle Times
Fans at another venue in Cape Town began singing Shosholoza, a song originally sung by gold miners that has become an unofficial anthem for sports fans in the country.
From BBC
The Shosholoza Meyl train is the cheapest, but still has sleeping cars and a restaurant.
From The Guardian
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