Laugh along with these list witty South African proverbs and sayings that capture the humor and wisdom of life’s ups and downs. South African culture is rich with lessons and laughter, and these unique sayings about life bring both to light.
Video Funniest Old South African Sayings About Life That Will Make You Laugh
Funniest Old South African Sayings About Life That Will Make You Laugh
1. When elephants fight, it’s the grass that suffers. — African Proverb
2. A cow never believes the river is deep until it drowns. — Zulu Proverb
3. A fool may be known by six things: anger without cause, speech without profit, change without progress, inquiry without object, putting trust in a stranger, and mistaking foes for friends. — African Proverb
4. No matter how hot your anger is, it cannot cook yams. — South African Proverb
5. The higher the monkey climbs, the more he exposes himself. — Tswana Proverb
6. You cannot hide smoke if the hut is on fire. — African Proverb
7. It takes a whole village to raise a child, but it takes only one person to mess things up. — South African Saying
8. The lion does not turn around when a small dog barks. — Zulu Proverb
9. Not everyone who chased the zebra caught it, but he who caught it chased it. — African Proverb
10. One does not enter a hyena’s cave without a plan. — South African Proverb
11. Even the best cooking pot will not produce food. — South African Saying
12. The wise create proverbs, but fools repeat them. — South African Saying
13. The man who has bread to eat does not appreciate the severity of a famine. — African Proverb
14. A crocodile does not die under the water. — Zulu Proverb
15. Even the smallest ant can upset a cart. — African Proverb
16. An old broom knows the corners. — South African Saying
17. The cow that’s in a hurry to go to the butcher never fattened. — South African Saying
18. The monkey does not see his own behind, he sees only that of his fellows. — South African Proverb
19. If you think you’re too small to make a difference, you haven’t spent a night with a mosquito. — African Proverb
20. When you befriend a chief, remember that he sits on a throne. — Zulu Proverb
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