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When the chief farts, commoners…

Proverb in the local language
Ukusuza komnumzane kuyazitshwa ngumfokazane.
Proverb's direct translation
The farting of the head of the homestead is ignored by the commoner.
Proverb's meaning
When a person in authority makes a mistake, ordinary people ignore it.
From: Venda of South Africa

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