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Mfusi

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Imfusi is a Xhosa term that refers to a person who is born after twins, i.e a younger brother or sister of a twin.
Example

He was born after twins, that’s why they named him Mfusi.

Chief 6 days ago
O.R. Tambo International Airport (IATA: JNB) is Africa's busiest airport and the primary aviation gateway to Southern Africa. It is located in Kempton Park near Johannesburg, South Africa, and it handles over 21 million passengers annually.
Example

I am catching my flight at O.R. Tambo International Airport.

Chief 31 July 2026

The South African former president.
Example

Times were nice during Jacob Zuma’s time.

Chief 24 July 2026
Vusimuzi β€œCat” Matlala is a South African tender prophet and criminal suspect known for his involvement in large state contracts and related controversies.
Example

Cat Matlala’s case is an interesting one.

Chief 24 July 2026

AmaZulu Football Club is a South African professional soccer club based in the city of Durban in the KwaZulu Natal province, that plays in the Betway Premiership, the first tier of the South African football league system.
Example

I can’t wait to see what 10111 Arthur Zwane is cooking with AmaZulu this season.

Chief 23 July 2026
The Shangaan people are a Southern African Bantu ethnic group formed in the 19th century when Zulu warriors led by Soshangane conquered and assimilated indigenous Tsonga people. Primarily residing in South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe, they are renowned for a rich culture that blends Nguni traditions with Tsonga language (Xitsonga) and history.
Example

I am looking for my Shangaan family.

Chief 23 July 2026

Peto is a Xhosa feminine slang term for "friend".
Example

Hayi peto, where are you going?

Chief 21 July 2026
21:01 is a term that is used to refer to an after 9 - a secretly gay person.
Example

I have so many stories about the 21:01 gang.

Chief 23 May 2025

Ganja is a widely used term to refer to weed or marijuana.
Example

I'm gonna go home and smoke some ganja.

Chief 23 May 2025
G-Town is another name for Grahamstown (Makanda).
Example

I can't wait to go back to G-Town and see the homies...

Chief 23 May 2025


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