Datapoint Indian South African English/Different count/mass noun distinctions resulting in use of plural for StE singular

Variety: Indian South African English
Feature: Different count/mass noun distinctions resulting in use of plural for StE singular
Value: A - feature is pervasive or obligatory
Informants: Rajend Mesthrie

Examples

Example 3512:
The company has too many staffs. They bought new furnitures