Khuluma Nathi

In Khuluma Nathi you can expect top isiZulu student, Sky Tshabalala to teach you the isiZulu phrases you want to learn! Don’t miss the chance to improve your isiZulu in Khuluma Nathi with East Coast Breakfast.
Weekly Zulu South Africa Language Learning · Education
225 Episodes
20 – 40

Learn the lyrics: 'Jerusalema' by Master KG ft. Nomcebo

#ECRMoreMusicMarch is still going strong which means uThisha Sky Tshabalala is back with another musical Khuluma Nathi lesson. It took us long enough, it's the one you have been waiting for... In today's class Sky is finally teaching us the lyrics to 2020's greatest hit - 'Jerusalema'. You've danced the…
22 Mar 2021 8 min

Say: "Sorry, I think you have the wrong number"

It's time fo another informative and educational lesson brought to you by the best isiZulu teacher there is, Sky Tshabalala. Have you ever answered your phone and did not recognise the voice on the other end of the line? Was there a language barrier that prevented you from telling this…
17 Mar 2021 4 min

Learn the lyrics: 'Shosholoza'

Since the start of #ECRMoreMusicMarch, uThisha Sky Tshabalala has decided to teach Darren, Keri, and you how to sing legendary Zulu songs. We've covered Nkalakatha and Impi, but what about a song that hope and encouragement? Want to hear the Breakfast team sing their hearts out? Then you've come to…
16 Mar 2021 8 min

Learn the lyrics: 'Impi' by Johnny Clegg & Juluka

Since the start of #ECRMoreMusicMarch, uThisha Sky Tshabalala has decided to teach Darren, Keri, and you how to sing legendary Zulu songs. We've covered Nkalakatha but now it's time for another classic. The iconic Impi! Want to hear the Breakfast team sing their hearts out? Then you've come to the…
8 Mar 2021 7 min

Learn the lyrics: 'Nkalakatha' by Mandoza

Since we're celebrating 'More Music March', uThisha Sky Tshabalala thought it was time to learn some of the most iconic isiZulu lyrics. And you don't get more iconic than SA's unofficial anthem - Nkalakatha! "People have been singing this intro wrong for too long. I am here to teach the…
2 Mar 2021 8 min

Say: "When the cat's away the mice will play!"

When the boss is away, uThisha Sky Tshabalala is taking the reigns and running the show! Today he is back with another isiZulu proverb for Darren and Keri. But were they successful in their attempts? And how did the rest of KZN do? Take a listen to find out!
1 Mar 2021 8 min

Say: "The nice fig is often full of worms"

Darren Maule and Keri Miller have been begging uThisha Sky to teach them a Zulu proverb. Finally, Sky has decided to share his knowledge and wisdom by teaching them one of his favourites. He also spoke about his favourite English proverb, but that didn't go too well. So we'll be…
23 Feb 2021 6 min

Say: "Congratulations on passing matric!"

Today is the day! The matric class of 2020 has been going through the most, not only during the exams but waiting on the results. But the wait is finally over. uThisha Sky thought that it only made sense that today's phrase should be a congratulatory one!
22 Feb 2021 5 min

Say: "Can I get a plastic bag please?"

Another day and we have another great isiZulu class coming your way! Grocery shopping is something everyone has to do and having this phrase up your sleeve can only be helpful. uThisha Sky Tshabalala is always here to help and this sentence will definitely be one that will come in…
16 Feb 2021 6 min

Say: "Where is the tuck shop?"

The kids are back at school and in today's Khuluma Nathi lesson, uThisha Sky Tshabalala is here to teach them the really important stuff. However, whether you are heading to school or not it's always important to know where the nearest food shop is.
16 Feb 2021 5 min

Say: "I would like to make a reservation please."

While lockdown is still very much part of our reality, you can still (safely) go out and enjoy a lovely meal at a local restaurant! Need some help making a reservation? uThisha Sky Tshabalala has got you with his latest isiZulu lesson.
9 Feb 2021 6 min

Say: "Where is the bathroom?" in isiZulu

Seeing as lockdown restrictions are relaxing just the tiniest bit, we can now go to a few more public places than before. uThisha Sky Tshabalala is here to teach you a very important phrase that you will probably be using quite a lot!
8 Feb 2021 6 min

Say: 'Don't forget your umbrella today' in isiZulu

With the nippy and rainy weather in Durban every second day, umbrellas are a must. Remind your friends and colleagues to have their umbrellas with them with the help of uThisha Sky Tshabalala.
2 Feb 2021 2 min

Say: 'Do you have a card machine?' in isiZulu

In Khuluma Nathi this Tuesday, uThisha Sky Tshabalala tells his class that sometimes, the good thing about language is that some words are related - even they why they sound. This is why you will find this isiZulu phrase/question fairly easy to pronounce.
26 Jan 2021 6 min

Say: 'How do you drink/like your coffee?" in isiZulu

Mornings are for coffee and Keri has a habit of making coffee for the show producer. So after months of making him coffee, the producer has changed the way he takes his coffee. This prompted uThisha Sky Tshabalala to teach the team and listeners how to ask the question "How…
20 Jan 2021 5 min

Say: 'How do you spell that/How do you write that" in isiZulu

It is the very first Khuluma Nathi lesson from our favourite isiZulu teacher, Sky Tshabalala, and he decided to start us off with a double dose. Sometimes we get the spelling of people's names wrong when we meet, so this sentence will definitely come in handy when we save phone…
19 Jan 2021 5 min

Say: 'The beach is closed today' in isiZulu

Following President Ramaphosa's recent COVID-19 address that the country is officially in the second wave of the pandemic, uThisha Sky Tshabalala wanted to use a phrase that many of us will be using this festive season. There will be no fun in the sun ( well, a least on the…
16 Dec 2020 3 min
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