"Dala what you must" is a South African slang phrase meaning "do what you think is right," "do what you have to do," or "make a plan and get it done". The word "dala" comes from the Xhosa language and means "to create" or "bring into existence," but in local slang, it is commonly used to simply mean "do".

The phrase carries a motivational and encouraging weight, urging someone to take control and make something happen, especially in a challenging situation.