Zama Zamas is a name given to illegal miners in South Africa. They find abandoned mines and start mining.
Example
Zama Zamas will stop at nothing to mine what they want.
A small Horn of Africa nation strategically located by the Red Sea, hosting foreign military bases.
Example
Djibouti's port serves as a key shipping hub for the East Africa region.
Example
I can't date you cause you know I have a 560.
Commercial hub with distinctive architecture blending Ethiopian and French styles.
Example
Dire Dawa's Kezira district features unique arcaded buildings.
is a widely used term, mostly by whites or cheese boys indicating that something is ‘great’ or ‘nice’.
The female originator and queen of Skamelian culture from Ndebele Street 707, Kameelrivier B; a woman who embodies the Skamelian style, dance, beauty, and hustle of 707 - confident, stylish, and respected as the female counterpart to Skamelian Man
Example
A Skamelian Woman from 707 Ndebele street kameeelrivier B Siyabuswa showed Us true Ndebele pride
Pronunciation
by Anti Devil
is a word used as a form of being surprised nor reacting to shocking incidents.
Example
"Makhi o hlokofetsi, ijoh modimo mara!"
Pronunciation
by Bra frans
A buff guy / those big guys at the gym.
Example
He has become a sgora now, the gym is helping him.
Amabutho are Zulu regiments (military units / warriors). During wars, amabutho used to be the first line of defence to protect the land, women and children from invaders.
Singular: Ibutho
Singular: Ibutho
Example
The Zulu King was protected by Amabutho.
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