Afrikaners are a South African ethnic group descended from predominantly Dutch settlers first arriving at the Cape of Good Hope in the 17th and 18th centuries
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Contrary to popular belief, Afrikaners are also Africans.

Gert 04 November 2022
A phrase that is used to describe similar things, people, behaviors or situations.
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ANC supporters and Bushiri supporters - Same WhatsApp group!

Sinazo 13 November 2020

Mama is a term used to refer to a mother.
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Mama I love you.

Siya 13 June 2024

Wahala

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Trouble or problem. Shared across West African pidgin.
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Chale, som wahala dey oo.

Africtionary AI 2 days ago

Igqwirha is a Xhosa term for someone who practices witchcraft (a witch).
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Ligqwirha ke la sisi
That woman is a witch.

Sinazo 29 June 2021
Breaking into pieces
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Ukadonha uno tyoka

Scarboy_zw 28 September 2021

The biggest township in South Africa which is located in the Gauteng province.
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I am from the dusty streets of Soweto.

Mr Trends 10 July 2020
when a good dancer knows when to leave the stage.
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"Chomi o mpethile ka hit/run and ke cachitse"

Bra frans 04 June 2026

A word in any of the Nguni languages, a prefix for "I have"
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Ngine- (I have)

imali (money)

Ngine+imali = Nginemali (I have money)

S.J 07 June 2021
Ilawu is a very offensive term mostly used by Xhosa people to refer to Coloureds.
Example

I saw your friend walking with elinye ilawu.

Skhokho 16 June 2025


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