Isjumbane is a weapon used in prison to beat a person up. It is a snooker (pool) ball put inside a sock or a metal cup hooked in a belt.
Example
They broke his teeth when they were beating him up with a sjumbane.
Example
I can't date you cause you know I have a 560.
Gintsa or ginsa is a South African term for a thug, mostly those who hijack cars.
Example
She is dating a gintsa hence she has so much money now.
Mgarimbe is the legend who gave us the hit song Sister Betina.
Example
Mgarimbe deserves a lifetime achievement award.
Masandawana is a nickname for South African soccer team Mamelodi Sundowns.
Example
I'm a loyal supporter of masandawana.
Kabo yellow is a nickname for South African soccer team Mamelodi Sundowns. Their home kit is yellow so I am guessing that's where the name comes from.
Example
Q: Which team do you support?
A: Kabo yellow
Is a South African term for a tough guy or sgora.
Example
I see you go to the gym now Sgaqagaqa
Idinga is a very formal Xhosa term for a date. Not a date as in 13 May, I mean a date as in you go on a date with someone.
Example
I'm going to the mall at 5, ndinedinga with my wife.
The most successful soccer team in South Africa (and most rich). It is nicknamed masandawana or kabo yellow.
Example
Mamelodi Sundowns is winning the league again this season, after snatching it from Kaizer Chiefs last season on the last game.
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