Mjondolo

A figurative term used by South African students when they plan to create a WhatsApp group and share test questions.


Ukhona umjondolo osuvuliwe bahlali? Phela ziyakhala k'sasa



Pedi

Pedi is a South African language spoken by a group of people known as the Marota/Bapedi.


I am a proud Pedi.



Balloon Village

A small village based in Limpopo just outside Tzaneen. It is the only village in Limpopo that has a rich soil when it comes to farming. It is known for having all sorts of scarce fruits and vegetables.


I was born and bred in Balloon village



Thobela

A South African Pedi tribe respectful greeting.


Thobela(Greeting).



Mntase

Homie, Dear or Friend in a South African Xhosa language


You don't have to worry mntase, all shall be well



Brain Box

It is an intelligent person. E.g lenebari Victor is a brain box


Lenebari Victor is a brain box



Ikati

Ikati is a Nguni name for a cat.


Xhosa: Ndifuna ikati.
Zulu: Ngifuna ikati.



Imama

Imama is a term that's been trending on social media that means a woman or a girlfriend.


Imama must be beautiful unprovoked.



Kaka

Ikaka is a Xhosa term for shit or feces.


Uthetha Ikaka.
You are talking shit.



Thuvi

Ithuvi is a Xhosa slang term for shit or kaka.


Uthetha ithuvi.
You are talking shit.




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