SAPA

A term used to describe extreme poverty


SAPA don hold my guy



Lepara

A SePitori word that usually refers to a guy that can handle difficult situations, or is brave enough to do things other people can't do.

It could also mean someone who is well respected because of his status in society.


Mpho ke lepara joe, he just approached that hot girl sitting over there.



Dyan

A Xhosa term for grootman or just a man nje.


Ayicatchi idyan. A dyan doesn't catch feelings.



Maleven

Maleven was a South African criminal who used to hijack cars and do house breakings around Benoni. He rose into fame after his interview with BBC. He is rumoured to have passed away.


Maleven: I will show you with your last born if you don't want to give me money.



Efemena

This means, it's mine Riches.
From Agbarha-otor kingdom URHOBO Land


Efemena.
Simply means This is my Riches or can also be in a sentence, this is my wealth.
Efemena is an URHOBO Language



Ballie

Ballie is a Term in Mzansi that refers to an old man or a father.


I met this other ballie yesterday and he gave me some good dating advice.



Sotho

Sotho or Sesotho is a language spoken in Lesotho and South Africa. It is similar to Sepedi and Setswana.


I met a beautiful girl who was speaking Sotho.



Springboks

Springboks is the name used to refer to the South African National Rugby Team.


The Springboks are currently number one in the world.



Amarherheba

A South African slang term for money.


I can’t wait to get amarherheba month end.



Mamboyi

Mamboyi is a colloquial term for alcoholic beverage, Old Buck.


I only drink Mamboyi when I’m in the bundus.




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