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South Africa

Chomi

Chomi is a South African slang term for "friend", "pal", "mate".
Example

Chomi, let's go out tonight.

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South Africa

Zambuk

Zambuk Ointment is a popular ointment used for temporary relief of pain and itch. In Mzansi, it is mostly used for lips. People carry it in their pockets and bags. It is one of the most stolen items, together with pens at school.
Example

Can I use your zambuk.

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South Africa
isiZulu

Khongolose

"Khongolose" is a Zulu word, often used colloquially, that translates to "congress" or "the ANC," which stands for the African National Congress, a South African political party. It's essentially a slang term or a nickname for the ANC.
Example

Phatha Khongolose, phatha.

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South Africa

ANCYL

The youth structures of the ANC, founded during the 1940s.
Example

I used to be a member of the ANCYL.

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South Africa

Tsek

Tsek is a shortened version of Voetsek, an insulting dismissal or exclamation of disgust.
Example

Tsek wena, I don't want to talk to you.

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South Africa

Makoya

A South African term that denotes that a person or thing that is authentic, real, or legitimate.
Example

Zambuk is the real makoya.

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South Africa

Halala

An exclamation used to congratulate someone, honour or praise someone or something, or to express joy or celebration; ‘Bravo!’, ‘Hooray!’.
Example

Halala, siyakubongela sisi.

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