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

I used to be a member of the ANCYL.

MzansiEdits • 28 April 2025
A South African term that denotes that a person or thing that is authentic, real, or legitimate.
Example

Zambuk is the real makoya.

MzansiEdits • 28 April 2025

Khaltsha is a term that is used to refer to the township of Khayelitsha in Cape Town.
Example

Masambe siye eKhaltsha, mfowethu.

Percy • 27 April 2025
Gugs is a shortened term that referes to the township of Gugulethu in Cape Town.
Example

Ndiphuma eGugs

Percy • 27 April 2025

Gugulethu is a township in Western Cape, South Africa and is around 20km from Cape Town. Its name is a contraction of igugu lethu, which is Xhosa for our pride / our hope.
Example

When i visit Cape Town, I make sure I go to Gugulethu.

Percy • 27 April 2025
Kapa is the Xhosa name for Cape Town.
Example

Ndiphuma eKapa mna.

Percy • 27 April 2025

A cylon is a term generally used in Gqeberha that means a crazy person or a psycho.
Example

Yi cylon maan lawey.

Percy • 27 April 2025

PSL

PSL is the acronym for Premier Soccer League, which is the South African top flight soccer/football league.
Example

We can't let Mamelodi Sundowns win the PSL title again 🤦🏾‍♂️

Percy • 27 April 2025

Street kid is a term used in South Africa to refer to homeless kids, living on the streets.
Example

I almost a became a street kid when I lost my mother.

Yanga CPT • 25 April 2025
Jomo is a name given to a kasi kid that has a big head. They are usually very good at football (like Jomo Sono)
Example

Did you see that goal by Jomo?

Stanley • 21 April 2025


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