This is the 149th most frequent Afrikaans word.
weens
"Because of" or "due to."
Here, 'weens' is used as a conjunction to express a causal relationship.
Ons moes binnenshuis bly weens die storm.
We had to stay indoors due to the storm.
In this sentence, 'weens' introduces the reason for the postponement.
Die geleentheid is uitgestel weens logistieke probleme.
The event was postponed due to logistical issues.
'Weens' is employed here to attribute an action to a reason.