The Ndebele language is split into two distinct forms: Northern Ndebele in Zimbabwe and Southern Ndebele in South Africa. Both belong to the Nguni group of Bantu languages.
Example
He was learning Ndebele because of that girl.
Urarekile means He or She is surprised
Example
Nomama Naye urarekile nakamthola enza so
Pronunciation
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Bundus is a term used to refer to the rural areas. It’s mostly used by people in the burbs to “look down” on those ones who come from the rural areas.
Example
You can see the way he speaks that he’s from the bundus.
Nca is a South African modern slang term for beautiful, nice, great. You catch the drift?
Example
That’s some nca car you have there.
Thokoza (alternatively spelled Tokoza) is a vibrant, historic residential area situated south-east of Alberton within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality in Gauteng, South Africa.
Example
I was visiting my uncle in Thokoza.
Bloemfontein (familiarly known as "Bloem") is the capital city of the Free State province and the judicial capital of South Africa. Positioned in the geographical heart of the country, it serves as a critical transport and cultural hub. The city is affectionately nicknamed "The City of Roses" due to the abundance of rose bushes lining its streets and its annual Rose Festival
Example
I was born and bred in Bloemfontein.
Skhothane (plural: izikhothane) is a vibrant South African youth subculture. It is known for competitive dance-offs, loud designer fashion, and extreme displays of wealth.
Example
I remember Don Dada being one of the biggest skhothane back in the day.
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