PIETERMARITZBURG - A fluent isiZulu-speaking Chinese man would be an unusual sight in most places -- well, except maybe Pietermaritzburg.

Tavern owner Gui Weng can do just that and he has become very popular among locals over the years.

When Weng came to South Africa from China nine years ago, he could hardly speak a word of English.

That hasn&39;t changed much, but he has found a more relevant way to communicate.

Weng is a hit with his customers who call him &39;Jabulani&39;, which means "rejoice".

Now that Weng has polished his isiZulu skills, his next ambition is learning how to DJ so he can entertain his customers with all his favourite local tunes.

* eNCA reporter Dasen Thathiah has more on this story. Watch the video in the gallery above.