Born-free

In South Africa, a born-free is anyone who was born after 27 April 1994 (Freedom day).


You born-frees don't know anything about struggle.

After Tears

A party/celebration held after a funeral to celebrate the deceased person's life.


Where are we having the After Tears?

The yanos

A skrr skrr way of referring to amapiano.


Yo fam, I think I'm beginning to like the yanos.

Amapiano

A popular type of House Music that has taken South African music scene by storm. It involves a lot of Piano playing, hence the name amapiano.


Kabza De Small is the king of Amapiano.

K-word

A racist slur used to refer to black people in South Africa. It is shortened from Kaffir.


It is a crime to use the K-word in South Africa.

Kaffir

A racial slur that was (and still) used by racist whites to refer to black people in South Africa.


She got arrested for calling black protester kaffir.

Gomora

The nickname for township of Alexandra in Johannesburg., also known as Alex. It has been compared to the Gomora in the Bible.


If you value your safety, don't drive in Gomora at night

Nkawza

Kasi term for cigarette.


Buy me some nkawza.
skyf nkawza da.

Skyf

Skyf is the moment you pass the cigarette from the owner to the parasite.


Please skyf nkawza

Jumpas

Jumpas means later on.


I will see you jumpas.


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