Yoh, SA's accent ranked the second sexiest in the world

AS SOUTH Africa bids farewell to a momentous 2025, there's yet another reason for the nation to celebrate.

- ZAMANDOSI CELE

With popular expressions like "yoh", "haibo" and "lekker" making it into the mainstream, the country's accent has been hailed as the second sexiest accent in the world, according to a recent ranking by World of Statistics.

This accolade underscores the nation's rich linguistic diversity and cultural heritage that gives rise to a myriad accents, all distinct and enchanting in their own right.

The ranking pits South Africa's captivating accent against an impressive array of global contenders, showcasing how perceptions of "attractive" speech can shift dramatically from one region to another.

While South Africa is categorised as a native English-speaking nation, the complexity of its linguistic landscape means that no single accent dominates.