Askies is an Afrikaans term for Sorry. It is however used informally in almost all the South African languages for apologising.
Example
I didn't see you there, askies for stepping on you.
A younger person, especially a younger male such as a younger brother or son.
Example
Come here my laaitie
A scam that typically involves promising the victim a significant share of a large sum of money, in return for a small up-front payment, which the fraudster claims will be used to obtain the large sum
Example
419 fraud has increased significantly in recent years.
Example
That hun is a stocko
The term directly translate to "Criminal language". This is a vernacular derived from a variety of mixed languages, mainly spoken in the townships all over South Africa.
Each Kasi has its own tsotsi taal or its own way of speaking, meaning tsotsi taal from Soweto might differ from that of Pitori.
Each Kasi has its own tsotsi taal or its own way of speaking, meaning tsotsi taal from Soweto might differ from that of Pitori.
Example
Teacher: You cannot speak that Tsotsi Taal in my class. Here we speak proper English.
The youth structures of the ANC, founded during the 1940s.
Example
I used to be a member of the ANCYL.
A lunchbox; a portable, usually plastic, container for food, such as Tupperware.
Also occurs as skaftien, skhafthin
Also occurs as skaftien, skhafthin
Example
Plase bring a skaftin, I want to put my leftovers.
A party/celebration held after a funeral to celebrate the deceased person's life.
Example
Where are we having the After Tears?
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