A large, arid North Central African country with oil reserves and Lake Chad, facing desertification challenges.
Example
N'Djamena, the capital of Chad, lies along the Chari River near the Cameroon border.
North West is an inland South African province that borders Botswana. Its landscape is defined by mountains in the northeast and bushveld scattered with trees and shrubs.
Example
I can't wait to go to North West and see Sun City.
is a word used as a form of being surprised nor reacting to shocking incidents.
Example
"Makhi o hlokofetsi, ijoh modimo mara!"
Pronunciation
by Bra frans
A widely used noun and verb for an outdoor ‘barbecue’ where meat is cooked over a fire or coal. A braai is a popular social event in South Africa and even has its own dedicated public holiday, known as National Braai Day, which coincides with Heritage Day celebrated annually on September 24.
Example
Let's go buy some beer and some meat for tonight's braai.
A man who has underwent initiation into manhood following the traditional teachings and cultural practices of amaHlubi.
Example
IZawa liyahlonipha.
IZawa is a respectful person
The Ndebele language is split into two distinct forms: Northern Ndebele in Zimbabwe and Southern Ndebele in South Africa. Both belong to the Nguni group of Bantu languages.
Example
He was learning Ndebele because of that girl.
A filler word usually meaning "but"
It can be added in the beginning, middle, or the end of a sentence.
It can be added in the beginning, middle, or the end of a sentence.
Example
Mara why it is so expensive?
He's good looking mara he's not a good person.
Why do we have to be so broke, mara?
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.
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