Sibeko is a term that has been used to refer to a drunkard. This is due to a character from the famous South African sitcom, Emzini wezinsizwa, who was always drunk.
Now Sibeko is synonymous for drunkard.
Now Sibeko is synonymous for drunkard.
Example
Why did you give him money, don't you know he's a Sibeko?
Danko is the same as Afrikaans word dankie which symbolises acceptance and appreciation, it basically means thank you.
Example
The South African government said Danko to everyone who got vaccinated.
Hierso is a South African slang term that means "Here", "Right here". It is taken from the Afrikaans language.
Example
"I'll be hierso goseng, wa nkolota" - Khuli Chana in No More Hunger
Dubane is a slang term for the City of Durban. Used predominantly by the Zulu speaking population of KwaZulu Natal.
Example
Hamb' obuza ngami in Dubane they know.
Nelly M is the name that the recent generation / Social Media has given to former South African president, Nelson Mandela.
Example
I miss Nelly M, things would be better if he was still alive.
Iqaba is a Nguni term for a barbarian or a person believed to be uncivilised or uncultured.
Plural Amaqaba
Plural Amaqaba
Example
They used to call me iqaba because I come from the villages.
A kasi term for a club or a party or a place where a party takes place
Example
Asambe siye enkwarini
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