In the South African context, the phrase "just now" does not follow the typical English interpretation which is understanding it to mean something happening immediately or in the recent past. Instead, it is used to vaguely refer to something happening in the near or even distant future, although the exact timing is often undefined and relatively flexible, ranging from a few minutes to several hours later. It suggests an intention to do something or an event occurring in a period following the current moment, but does not commit to a specific time frame. The phrase encapsulates a more relaxed perspective towards time in South African culture.

1. "My friend just now sent me a text asking if I was busy tonight. He must have forgotten I have plans." 2. "Just now I was thinking about how I need to schedule an appointment for later." 3. "She just now realized that she had a deadline approaching for later in the week." 4. "He just now added an item to the grocery list for me to pick up later." 5. "They just now asked if we could postpone our meeting until later in the day."

In South Africa, when someone says "just now," it doesn't usually mean immediately as it does in many other parts of the world. Instead, "just now" in South African English can mean anything from a few minutes to a few hours, or even later in the day. This phrase is unique to this region and can sometimes create confusion with visitors who are not accustomed to this particular usage.