Alternate Names: Basic Zulu, “Fanagalo” (pej.), Fanagoloi, “Fanakalo” (pej.), “Fanekolo” (pej.), “Isikula” (pej.), Isilololo, Isipiki, Lololo, Piki, Silunguboi
Dialects: Zambia dialect is called Cikabanga; in Zimbabwe, it is called, Chilapalapa. Influenced by Shona , in Zimbabwe. About 70% of the vocabulary in Zimbabwe comes from Zulu ,, 24% from English ,, 6% from Afrikaans ,. Influenced by Bemba , in Zambia. Lexical similarity: 70% with Zulu ,, 24% with English ,, 6% with Afrikaans ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: L2 users: Several hundred thousand L2 speakers in South Africa (Reinecke et al. 1975).
Language Use: Used widely in towns and gold, diamond, coal, and copper mining areas. Second language only.
Language Development: Dictionary.
Nation of Origin: South Africa
Other Comments: Originated in 19th century. “Fanagalo” and most or all other names are pejorative.