Bherhi is a Xhosa term for a homeless person.
Example
Did you see Thabo left home, ngu bherhi ngoku.
This is a term used to refer to someone who smokes nyaope.
Example
These nyaope boys would kill you for R5.
Example
The kwanza was introduced in 1977 after independence from Portugal.
Akwaaba
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Welcome. Twi word of greeting, seen at airports and homes.
Example
Akwaaba! Welcome to Ghana.
polyandry is a form of polygamy in which a woman takes two or more husbands at the same time.
Example
South African women are excited about polyandry but they can't even keep one man.
South African soccer team from Naturena, Soweto. It is arguably the club with the most annoying supporters in South Africa. Kaizer Chiefs fans think their team went to a private school. They think it's the Woolworths of soccer teams.
Example
You also support Kaizer Chiefs? That's why you are so annoying.
An informal Xhosa slang term for "I am so happy / I am so excited". It is shortened from "Andisavuyi"
Example
Kaizer Chiefs lost to Chippa Utd today, savuyi mntkbw.
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