Msotra

Msotra is the slang term for Soweto township.


Ngise Msotra and I'm chillin' with the thugs



Somizi

A revered gay celebrity (Somizi Mhlongo) in South Africa. The name has come to identify a gay person.


Girl 1: Check out that fine guy in a blue shirt.
Girl 2: Don't even bother, he's a Somizi.



ANC

The African National Congress, known as the ANC is a South African political party that is currently in power.


I would rather die than to vote for the ANC thieves.



Tjotjo

A term used to refer to a bribe, usually given to cops or traffic officers.


I gave him some tjotjo and he let me go.



The Rona

A term your Skrr skrr kids use to refer to covid-19 (Coronavirus).


Skrr skrr 1: Don't come too close to me without a mask, fam.

Skrr skrr 2: Why, you think I have The Rona?



Pretoria

Administrative capital known for its jacaranda-lined streets and government buildings.


Pretoria's Union Buildings house the South African presidency.



Nap

'N' a slight sleep or short sleep, especially during the day.


I wanna take a nap in my room.
I thought he want to catch a nap.



Nyoviolas

Nyoviolas is a playful variation or nickname referencing South African rapper Cassper Nyovest, often styled as "Don Nyoviolas".


Ola Nyoviolas, I am your biggest fan.



Khemi

Khemi is a general slang term for muthi or traditional medicine.


He gets his girls using his khemi.



Isjumbane

Isjumbane is a weapon used in prison to beat a person up. It is a snooker (pool) ball put inside a sock or a metal cup hooked in a belt.


They broke his teeth when they were beating him up with a sjumbane.




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