A Xhosa name for a traditional nurse that takes care of an initiate (umkhwetha) during initiation (circumcision).
Example
Ikhankatha plays a major role during initiation.
A South African newspaper that publishes bullshit stories that other newspapers don't want to publish.
Example
I can tell from the bullshit you are saying that you get your news from Daily Sun.
Bosso is a slang term for boss.
Boss is someone who spins a car asa e namela.
Boss is someone who eats Rice Crispy with Whiskey.
Boss is someone who spins a car asa e namela.
Boss is someone who eats Rice Crispy with Whiskey.
Example
That guy ke bosso.
A Tsonga term for "his friend / her friend" that is apparently used to identify unknown soccer players by commentators.
They would call all the names of the "famous" players and when they reach the unknown player, they would say mngani wa yena (his friend).
They would call all the names of the "famous" players and when they reach the unknown player, they would say mngani wa yena (his friend).
Example
And he passes the ball to Jabu Pule... Jabu Pule passes to mngani wa yena.
A plastic miner’s helmet cut, moulded and painted to make headgear worn by fans at football matches.
Example
I used to wear makarapa when I went to watch the game.
An enclosure for livestock, or a rural village of huts surrounded by a stockade.
Example
Make sure the kraal is clean before the elders come back.
Common South African greeting that translates roughly as “How are you?”, “How are things?” or just “Hello”. It is derived from “How is it?”
Example
Ola my bro, howzit there?
Is an Afrikaans term for complitely fed up or very upset.
Example
I am gatvol with Kaizer Chiefs.
Dagga is another term for marijuanna or weed.
Example
No one:
Parents: You are failing because of the dagga you are smoking.
A spicy vegetable dish traditionally served as a sauce or relish with bread, pap, samp, stews or curries
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