Can be called "nqaba" is another word for Castle Lager, one of South Africa's favourite beer.
Example
I am definitely buying myself inqaba after work.
It’s chai is a South African slang term for it’s over.
Example
The game is almost over and the score 5-0. Ay it’s chai for for that team.
Refers to R100 (One hundred Rands. One Klipa would mean R100, 2 klipa - R200, etc.
Example
Guy 1: How much did you pay for a box of cigarettes during lockdown.
Guy 2: I got this 20s for 2 klipa.
A person, usually a blesser or sugar mama who just swipes his/her card without any hesitation.
Example
We are out of beer... mswapheni
We are out of meat... mswapheni
This is a term that refers to the Somali or Pakistani shop owners in South Africa. This term started when these shop owners first arrived in South Africa and they referred to everyone as "My friend". The name was then subsequently given to them.
Example
1. Child: Hi, my friend. How much are your sweets?
My friend: It's 2 bob for one sweet, my friend.
2. No one:
Pakistani shop owner: My friend I am not your friend, my friend.
A phrase that is used to describe similar things, people, behaviors or situations.
Example
ANC supporters and Bushiri supporters - Same WhatsApp group!
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