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What main languages are spoken here?:

English, isiXhosa and Afrikaans are the most commonly spoken languages in Cape Town, South Africa. There are, however, 12 official languages in South Africa, with isiZulu being the most widely spoken nationally.

What type of money is used here?:

The South African rand, also known as ZAR or R, is used here. $1 is equivalent to approximately R16.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

Around R12.95, which is approximately $0.78.

What was the best meal this week?:

Chocolate chip pancakes and chicken from Mulberry and Prince, a brunch restaurant here! I was craving American food this week, so we decided to go out for brunch.

What music did I listen to this week?:

I listened mostly to Amapiano, Gqom, and Afrobeats. My top songs on rotation this week have been “Ungenzani” by Dlala Thukzin, “I Know Who I Be” by Davido, “SORRY IM NOT SORRY” by Khaid, and “BELE” by Mahoota.

What activity was the most fun this week?:

The most fun activity I did this week was seeing Dlala Thukzin, one of my favorite Amapiano artists/DJs since being here, perform live!

What did I read this week?:

A lot of what I read this week was assigned reading for some of my classes here: 

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