These include knowing how to braai, which way around the South African flag flies (blue at the bottom), and ALL the words to the National Anthem.
And how to toyi toyi.
Whether you''re celebrating or protesting, or even just trying to keep warm, the toyi toyi is something you should learn - it comes in handy in all kinds of situations, though tends to be most effective in a group.
Now you may have seen footage of people toyi toyi-ing on TV and think it''s easy peasy, but don''t be fooled. There are definite steps, literally, that need to be taken in the whole process.
Don''t worry - Craig Charnock from UBuntu Bridge (the awesome website that teaches useful Xhosa phrases on a daily basis) has created the following video to show you exactly how it''s done.
Looking for your first opportunity to try out this new skill?
You could well find it at the Xhosa Language and Diversity Awareness Day on THIS Sunday (30 May 2010) in the Cape Town township of Khayelitsha, arranged by UBuntu Bridge and the Mankind Project.
This is a great opportunity to learn some Xhosa, enjoy township hospitality, food, and shebeen beer and get to know some new people.