Mkhuluwa is a Xhosa term for older brother. It can also be used as a respectful way of addressing an older man.
Example

Let’s go out, mkhuluwa.

Xhosa Nostra 17 July 2025
Mambisa is an informal name used to refer to Tembisa township.
Example

I was born and bred in Mambisa.

Maps 13 June 2024

Igoni is a kasi slang term for a knife.
Example

The guys who robbed me was carrying igoni

DRex 19 May 2022
What? Used to ask what something is or what is happening.
Example

Wetin dey happen here?

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026

It can mean anytime between now and the next 5 years.
Example

We should hang out soon, my friend.

Chief 14 August 2020
Short for mental; to be crazy.
Example

You dey ment?

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026

The act of pretending to be doing something while doing absolutely nothing. It was perfected by Panyaza Lesufi, Bheki Cele and Fikile Mbalula.



Lesufism involves; a strong PR team, looking busy, taking pictures, and garnering a huge following.
Example

Nothing will happen there, they will just take pictures and address the people. That’s lesufism for you.

Danny 20 July 2023
A vulgar or explicit way to say butt or ass.

Do not say this to anyone or you will be moered.
Example

You are mad, mdidi wakho.

DRex 06 April 2021

Tse nzima is a word used to describe people who are good at something. It is normally used as a compliment.
Example

If you get the girl your friends can say to you

Tse Nziiiiiiiima.

Colani 08 June 2021
Maleven was a South African criminal who used to hijack cars and do house breakings around Benoni. He rose into fame after his interview with BBC. He is rumoured to have passed away.
Example

Maleven: I will show you with your last born if you don't want to give me money.

Skhokho 02 September 2022


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