Noun
tannie (plural tannies)
(South Africa) An older female authority figure.
In addition to a terrific story and humorous, quirky characters (food-obsessed Tannie Maria often talks to her food), Recipes For Love and Murder was a fascinating read because it incorporates serious themes of life and politics in South Africa. Source: Internet
I think I invented Tannie Maria to keep me grounded, laughing (she is funny) and teach me how to love – and maybe how to cook. Source: Internet
When Tannie Maria sees a man poisoned at an arts festival and witnesses another murder days later, her relationship with Henk (who is investigating both cases) becomes much more fraught. Source: Internet