Johannesburg

South Africa's financial capital, born from gold mining and now a multicultural metropolis.


Johannesburg's Apartheid Museum documents the struggle against racial segregation.



Chow

A South African slang term for food / to eat.


1. Food - They serve nice chow there.
2. Eat - Let's go chow before the dining hall closes.



Igudumana

A person who is not scared of anything. Willing to risk it all, including career and own life for a man.


I got myself igudumana, I’m sorted for life.



Fororo

Fororo is the ass crack, especially the one that shows when the pants are falling.


When I saw my mechanic’s for, I knew he was the right one for the job.



Ngeku

A word the "Mapulane" adults use to refer to a girl.


Heh Ngeku dula fase.
*You girl, Sit down*



Dala what you must

Is a South African term that means do what you must / do what you have to do.


Guy 1: When are you paying me my money?
Guy 2: You know I don't have money.
Guy 1: If you don't give me my money now, I will moer you.
Guy 2: Dala what you must, chief.



GNU

GNU, or Government of National Unity, is a government that was proposed by the ANC after they failed to achieve above 50% in the 2024 Elections. It entails forming a broad coalition government consisting of all parties represented in the national legislature. 


I don't know how to feel about this GNU. 



Durban poison

A very strong strain of dagga or weed grown in Durban.


This is not your normal shit, this is Durban poison.



Daka Boy

Daka Boy is a derogatory term for someone who mixes the cement during construction.


He lied to you, he’s not the foreman, he’s the Daka Boy.



Atchar

A spicy relish of Indian origin, much like a mix between chutney and a pickle and usually made from green mangoes.


I eat everything with atchar 🤞🏽




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