If you’re not fluent in all 11 languages, you need read no further than this article for your first crash course.

Say this out loud and repeat a couple of times until you’ve memorised it: Sanibonani (isiZulu); Molo (isiXhosa); Hallo (Afrikaans); Thobela (Sepedi); Dumela (Setswana); Lumela (Sesotho); Abusheni (Xitsonga); Sanibona (SiSwati); Avuwani (Tshivenda); Salibonani (isiNdebele); and Hello (English).

In this final stretch leading up to the big event, there is an overwhelming and growing sense of excitement; pride; and confidence that South Africa is more than ready to host this sporting event, as well as all the fans and tourists that come with an event of this stature. Engen extends an invitation to join them in creating a spectacular African Welcome. All that is needed is what we already have as a nation: profound commitment; respect; support; enthusiasm; generosity; and pride.