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Chomi

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

Chomi, let's go out tonight.

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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.

Can I use your zambuk.

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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.

Phatha Khongolose, phatha.

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ANCYL

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

I used to be a member of the ANCYL.

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Tsek

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

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

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Makoya

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

Zambuk is the real makoya.

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Halala

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

Halala, siyakubongela sisi.

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