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NMU (formerly known as NMMU) is Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. It is the University you go to when you get rejected at Rhodes.
Example
What does a Rhodes student and an NMU student have in common?
They both applied at Rhodes!
Nelly M is the name that the recent generation / Social Media has given to former South African president, Nelson Mandela.
Example
I miss Nelly M, things would be better if he was still alive.
Thuso Phala is a popular dance move that was first started by the South African soccer player named Thuso Phala.
Example
I'm learning the Thuso Phala dance.
To mize is to overlook/ignore something or someone intentionally.
Example
Girls will mize you when you are broke!
A popular South African Slang term for 'a long time ago' or 'back in the day'
Example
I know your dad from van toeka.
MKMVA is the abbreviation for uMkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans Association.
Example
MKMVA is protecting Jacob Zuma's house in Nkandla
In South Africa, Ben 10 has nothing to do with cartoons. It rather refers to a young male who is dating an older female.
Example
I was once a Ben 10 and she used to give me money for alcohol every weekend.
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