A plastic miner’s helmet cut, moulded and painted to make headgear worn by fans at football matches.
Example
I used to wear makarapa when I went to watch the game.
A tradition in South Africa that celebrates the end of exam season. It loosely translates to "washing the paper".
High school kids typically go on a drinking spree (underage drinking).
High school kids typically go on a drinking spree (underage drinking).
Example
I can't wait for the exams to finish so that sizokuhlamba iphepha.
Nelson Mandela was a South African politician, anti-apartheid activist, and statesman who served as South Africa’s first black president from 1994 to 1999.
Example
I wonder if Nelson Mandela would be proud of what the ANC is doing to the people of South Africa 🤔
South African Minister of Finance. His signature used to be in SA money hence his name is often referred to when skrr skrr gang is talking about money.
Example
Tito Mboweni, sha sha...
The world's newest country, facing challenges after independence from Sudan, with oil resources.
Example
South Sudan gained independence in 2011 after decades of civil war.
South African Slime-Super-Slang for Meat. Derived from the Zulu word for meat being “inyama”. Popularized by the great DJ Dr Peppa.
*Note: Only used when speaking in English
*Note: Only used when speaking in English
A popular South African Slang term for 'a long time ago' or 'back in the day'
Example
I know your dad from van toeka.
Khemi is a general slang term for muthi or traditional medicine.
Example
He gets his girls using his khemi.
A social media term that means they will hurt you.
Example
You think he loves you... Batlao hurda mntase.
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