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Mpisi

Zulu

English: Hyena

Means 'the purifier' / 'the one who makes things orderly'.

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Pre-colonial context

Despite its reputation, the Zulu name 'Mpisi' means 'the purifier', 'the cleaner', and 'the one who makes things orderly'.

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