Chorus: Shosholoza Ku lezontaba Stimela si qhamuka e south africa Shosholoza Stimela si qhamuka e south africa
Wena u ya baleka Wena u ya baleka Ku lezontaba Stimela si qhamuka e south africa Verse 1: Shosholoza Work, work, working in the sun We will work as one Shosholoza Work, work, working in the rain 'Til there's sun again
Verse 2: Shosholoza Push, push, pushing on and on There's much to be done Shosholoza Push, push, pushing in the sun We will push as one