A Central African country with rainforests, the Congo River, and significant oil and timber resources.
Example

Brazzaville, the capital of Congo, faces Kinshasa across the Congo River.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
This term is commonly used to refer to a very beautiful and attractive girl. This word originates from S'pitori, commonly known as Pretoria.
Example

Tjo ngwana ona na ke lepyatla.

Olebogeng 21 July 2020

Lord Kambala Day in South African football circles refers to September 5, 2020, a day etched in PSL (Premier Soccer League) history when Manuel 'Lord’ Kambala, playing for Baroka FC, scored a crucial equalizer against Kaizer Chiefs. That goal denied Chiefs the league title on the final day of the 2019/20 season, handing the championship to Mamelodi Sundowns instead. This singular moment earned Kambala the nickname "Lord Kambala" and immortalized his contribution to South African football lore.
Example

Happy Lord Kambala Day, everyone 🎉

Masiya 06 September 2025
Masonja are Mopane worms that are mostly eaten in Limpopo.
Example

I would rather starve than to eat masonja.

Marawa 06 June 2021

The down-payment paid by the groom to the family of the bride before they can get married. It can be in the form of money or livestock.

I believe they call it a dowry in other parts of the world.
Example

My family expects R200k lobola for you to marry me.

Mbali 18 March 2021
This means a girl or a pretty chick popularly used in zambia
Example

look at that guza walking there

That gee 23 July 2023

This is a slang word for R1000, that is 1 thousand South African rands.

The literal meaning of Stina is brick (in Zulu)
Example

I only need 2 stina then I’ll be fine.

DRex 30 March 2023
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 stable democracy in Southern Africa famous for its wildlife, diamond mining, and the Kalahari Desert.
Example

Botswana's Okavango Delta is one of Africa's premier safari destinations.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
This is a Kasi term for a very attractive lady.
Example

Dai girl li shambula 🔥

CG 16 February 2023


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