Amakhosi

Amakhosi is another name for the South African soccer team (Future African Champions) Kaizer Chiefs.


Amakhosi are getting a star when they win the finals.

Jaiva

To jaiva is to dance.


I need to learn uku jaiva.

Jiva

Jiva is a kasi term for dancing. It can also be spelt as Jaiva.


Ey wena uyathanda uku jiva.
You like dancing

Gwala

Gwala is a Nguni term for a coward.


Ey that grootman ligwala.

Sgantsontso

Isgantsontso is a buff person, more like a sgora.


Nonsense, utsho ngoba sisgantsontso

Zekethe

Is a hit song that makes everyone go crazy.


zekethe... zekethe... zekethe

Howzit

Common South African greeting that translates roughly as “How are you?”, “How are things?” or just “Hello”. It is derived from “How is it?”


Ola my bro, howzit there?

Gatvol

Is an Afrikaans term for complitely fed up or very upset.


I am gatvol with Kaizer Chiefs.

Dagga

Dagga is another term for marijuanna or weed.


No one:
Parents: You are failing because of the dagga you are smoking.

Chakalaka

A spicy vegetable dish traditionally served as a sauce or relish with bread, pap, samp, stews or curries


A braai is not complete without chakalaka.


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