Afrikaaps is a slang version of Afrikaans, spoken in Cape Town.
Example

I proudly speak Afrikaaps.

LinguistZA 03 November 2022
Kaaps or Afrikaaps is an Afrikaans dialect that is mainly spoken in the Cape Flats in Cape Town.
Example

I thought I knew Afrikaans until I went to the Cape Flats and heard what they call Kaaps/Afrikaaps.

LinguistZA 03 November 2022

Ijaja is a widely used South African slang term to refer to God.
Example

I don't care what you say, ijaja is my witness.

MXhosa 03 November 2022
Sky Daddy is a term used to refer to God.
Example

I had to speak to Sky Daddy yesterday when I wasn't feeling good.

DRex 03 November 2022

A kasi term used to refer to food.
Example

I am starving, ke batla zozo.

I am starving, I want food.

DRex 03 November 2022
Zama Zamas is a name given to illegal miners in South Africa. They find abandoned mines and start mining.
Example

Zama Zamas will stop at nothing to mine what they want.

CG 03 November 2022

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

Ukhona umjondolo osuvuliwe bahlali? Phela ziyakhala k'sasa

José Sidney 01 November 2022
Homie, Dear or Friend in a South African Xhosa language
Example

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

Tumelo Thobejane 30 October 2022

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

Lenebari Victor is a brain box

Brain box 21 October 2022
Ikati is a Nguni name for a cat.
Example

Xhosa: Ndifuna ikati.

Zulu: Ngifuna ikati.

LinguistZA 13 October 2022


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