Nelly M is the name that the recent generation / Social Media has given to former South African president, Nelson Mandela.
Example

I miss Nelly M, things would be better if he was still alive.

Varsity Dude • 27 August 2021
Tanzania's bustling port city and gateway to Zanzibar.
Example

Dar es Salaam's Kariakoo market is the busiest in East Africa.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

Bobby is a common name for a dog (usually bad dogs).
Example

Mlume bobby! Mlume!

Bunny chow • 23 May 2021

IFP

Inkatha Freedom Party also known as IFP is a right-wing political party in South Africa. It usually challenges ANC in KZN.
Example

IFP is losing votes to MK in KZN.

OD • 31 May 2024

Gugulethu is a township in Western Cape, South Africa and is around 20km from Cape Town. Its name is a contraction of igugu lethu, which is Xhosa for our pride / our hope.
Example

When i visit Cape Town, I make sure I go to Gugulethu.

Percy • 27 April 2025
The East Rand is a major urban area located in the Gauteng province of South Africa. It includes the towns of Bedfordview, Benoni, Boksburg, Brakpan, Edenvale, Germiston, Kempton Park, Linksfield and Modderfontein.
Example

I grew up in the East Rand.

Maps • 14 June 2024

A Skelm is a South African term for a tsotsi, rascal, thief, crook, all the baf things.
Example

Get out of here, you skelm.

MXhosa • 20 July 2021
Hustles or side gigs to make money, sometimes shady.
Example

She dey do runs to survive.

Admin • 26 July 2026

Nyash, also known as ass is used to describe different categories of ladies depending on their origin. Ladies from Banda, Gulu, and Karamoja have no nyash. They are time wasters.
Example

The word nyash is used to describe big ass, or booty.

Okongo Martin • 10 August 2022
Conductor driver assistant who collects fares.
Example

I can't drive dis truck without a carboy

James04 • 23 March 2025


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