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[[Skollie]] (plural '''skollies''') is an [[Afrikaans]] term of abuse for layabouts, criminals and gangsters. | [[Skollie]] (plural '''skollies''') is an [[Afrikaans]] term of abuse for layabouts, criminals and gangsters. | ||
| − | =Origins and meaning= | + | =The word "skollie": Origins and meaning= |
Similar in meaning to the word [[tsotsi]] (found in South African townships and general usage), the [[Afrikaans]] term was really coined by the white and so-called coloured [[Afrikaans]]-speaking community and was often used as a term of abuse for black and coloured individuals, and by extension also for lazy, ne'er do well whites. | Similar in meaning to the word [[tsotsi]] (found in South African townships and general usage), the [[Afrikaans]] term was really coined by the white and so-called coloured [[Afrikaans]]-speaking community and was often used as a term of abuse for black and coloured individuals, and by extension also for lazy, ne'er do well whites. | ||
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The term was later adopted by English-speaking South Africans as well. | The term was later adopted by English-speaking South Africans as well. | ||
| − | = | + | = "Skollies" in literature, theatre and film = |
The term occurs in many plays, novels and films, also used as the name for a criminal character, a quintessential example being the much loved jailbird character called "[[Skollie]]" (played by [[George Ballot]]) in the ground-breaking TV series ''[[Vyfster]]'' (1982). | The term occurs in many plays, novels and films, also used as the name for a criminal character, a quintessential example being the much loved jailbird character called "[[Skollie]]" (played by [[George Ballot]]) in the ground-breaking TV series ''[[Vyfster]]'' (1982). | ||
| − | ==''[[Skollie]]'' the film (1984) | + | ==''[[Skollie]]'' the film (1984)== |
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| − | = | + | ''[[Skollie]]''[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2036437/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm] (1984) is an [[Afrikaans]] film written by [[Hennie Human]] and directed by [[Ivan Hall]]. It was the first film spin-off from the 1982-4 TV series ''[[Vyfster]]'' and focused on the key character from the series, portrayed by [[George Ballot]]. |
| − | + | '''See the entry on ''[[Skollie (film)]]''''' | |
| − | '''See ''[[Skollies]]''''' | + | ==''[[Skollies]]'' the stage play (2010).== |
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| + | ''[[Skollies]]'' is a stage comedy written by [[Leon Kruger]][https://af.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leon_Kruger]. First performed at the 2010 [[Aardklop]], directed by Kruger, with [[Stian Bam]] and [[Brendon Daniels]]. | ||
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| + | '''See the entry on ''[[Skollies]]''''' | ||
==''[[Noem My Skollie]]'' the film (2015)== | ==''[[Noem My Skollie]]'' the film (2015)== | ||
| + | A film written by [[John Fredericks]] and [[John W. Fredericks]], directed by [[Daryne Joshua]]. | ||
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| + | Based on the true life story of a young man who becomes a storyteller in jail. | ||
| + | '''See the entry on ''[[Noem My Skollie]]''''' | ||
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https://af.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vyfster | https://af.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vyfster | ||
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Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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Return to [[South_African_Films]] | Return to [[South_African_Films]] | ||
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Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:57, 22 February 2025
Skollie (plural skollies) is an Afrikaans term of abuse for layabouts, criminals and gangsters.
Contents
The word "skollie": Origins and meaning
Similar in meaning to the word tsotsi (found in South African townships and general usage), the Afrikaans term was really coined by the white and so-called coloured Afrikaans-speaking community and was often used as a term of abuse for black and coloured individuals, and by extension also for lazy, ne'er do well whites.
The term was later adopted by English-speaking South Africans as well.
"Skollies" in literature, theatre and film
The term occurs in many plays, novels and films, also used as the name for a criminal character, a quintessential example being the much loved jailbird character called "Skollie" (played by George Ballot) in the ground-breaking TV series Vyfster (1982).
Skollie the film (1984)
Skollie[1] (1984) is an Afrikaans film written by Hennie Human and directed by Ivan Hall. It was the first film spin-off from the 1982-4 TV series Vyfster and focused on the key character from the series, portrayed by George Ballot.
See the entry on Skollie (film)
Skollies the stage play (2010).
Skollies is a stage comedy written by Leon Kruger[2]. First performed at the 2010 Aardklop, directed by Kruger, with Stian Bam and Brendon Daniels.
See the entry on Skollies
Noem My Skollie the film (2015)
A film written by John Fredericks and John W. Fredericks, directed by Daryne Joshua.
Based on the true life story of a young man who becomes a storyteller in jail.
See the entry on Noem My Skollie
Sources
https://af.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vyfster
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2036437/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm
2011 Woordfees programme
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/noem_my_skollie_call_me_thief_2016/
Go to ESAT Bibliography
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