The colloquial term used by us South Africans to refer to our country. It is the Zulu word for the "South" part in South Africa. The full word is Mzansi Africa.
Example

People of Mzansi will support their own.

Sinazo 08 May 2021
A person with a heart made out of ice, with rotten intentions.
Example

Ngwanyana o wa tela.

Hlonipho 30 April 2024

A popular South African dance that was created by DJ Bongz. It has been performed by a lot of big stars including Rihanna and Paul Pogba.
Example

Did you see Paul Pogba doing the Gwara gwara?

Skhokho 30 April 2021
Ixelegu is a Xhosa word for a dirty person or a person who just cant be tidy.
Example

I can’t deal with ixelegu.

Xhosa Nostra 14 July 2025

Waya waya is a widely used term in South Africa that means "all the time".
Example

He's always telling lies waya waya.

Skhokho 03 May 2022
A skopari is a slang term for a loan shark. It is mostly used in the Gqeberha region.
Example

As soon as he gets paid, his money goes to iskopari.

MXhosa 21 February 2023

Jollofina is a name given to South African women who are dating Nigerian men.
Example

She has all this money because she's dating Jollof boys. She's a Jollofina.

DRex 28 September 2022
Sinister or scary in a way that causes fear and unease.
Example

The way you look at her, that's bookie bro.

Ken 04 August 2026

Zambuk Ointment is a popular ointment used for temporary relief of pain and itch. In Mzansi, it is mostly used for lips. People carry it in their pockets and bags. It is one of the most stolen items, together with pens at school.
Example

Can I use your zambuk.

MzansiEdits 28 April 2025
Sudan's confluence city where the Blue and White Niles meet.
Example

Khartoum's National Museum displays ancient Nubian artifacts.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025


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