Vula - open

-vula
 open

and also, the adjective/adverb open:
-vuliwe      (who/which is/are open)
-vulikile    (which has been opened)
-vula         (open)
-vuleleke  (open to...for example competitions/institutions being open to entrants/applicants)

and the static verb
-vuliwe
to be be open

In South African History: Operation Vula or Vulindlela
http://www.sahistory.org.za/dated-event/members-anc-and-sacp-are-detained-due-operation-vula
http://www.sahistory.org.za/topic/press-statement-anc-deputy-president-nelson-mandela-operation-vulindlela-and-indemnification-a

and in culture, Brenda Fassie's timeless performance of the wedding song, Vulindlela, 'Open the way', crowned Best Song of the Decade at the SAMAs.
Music video here

Izibonelo:

Ikamelo lakhu linesikhuthu - shiya ifasitele livuliwe kancane.
Your room smells stuffy - leave window open a bit.
(Note: khutha = carbon dioxide)


Izitolo zokudla eziningi ziyavula ngamaholidi.
Most supermarkets are open on public holidays.

 
Vocabulary from isizulu.net 
Examples from the isiZulu Oxford Living Dictionary