(South Africa, informal) the migration of South Africans (particularly White South Africans) to Australia (especially to the city of Perth in Western Australia).
(South Africa, informal) the migration of South Africans (particularly White South Africans) to Australia (especially to the city of Perth in Western Australia).
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(South Africa) The movement of a person or persons within the same country or national region, for the purpose of permanent relocation of residence.
(South Africa) The Boer migration of 1835–1837.
(South Africa) An apartheid-era urban area populated by non-white people; a township.
(South Africa) To expel (someone) from an area because he or she lacks official permission to be there.
(slang, vulgar, idiomatic, Australia) To be scared or frightened.