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.
A person with a heart made out of ice, with rotten intentions.
Example
Ngwanyana o wa tela.
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?
Ixelegu is a Xhosa word for a dirty person or a person who just cant be tidy.
Example
I can’t deal with ixelegu.
Waya waya is a widely used term in South Africa that means "all the time".
Example
He's always telling lies waya waya.
Example
As soon as he gets paid, his money goes to iskopari.
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.
Sinister or scary in a way that causes fear and unease.
Example
The way you look at her, that's bookie bro.
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.
Sudan's confluence city where the Blue and White Niles meet.
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Khartoum's National Museum displays ancient Nubian artifacts.
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