Also known as phara-phara. A term that refers to a drug addict who often terrorizes the community through criminal activities. The term is mostly used in Xhosa and Zulu speaking communities. In Gauteng, this person would be called a Nyaope Boy.
Example
There was nothing he could do, ela phara had a huge knife so he just gave away the phone.
A party/celebration held after a funeral to celebrate the deceased person's life.
Example
Where are we having the After Tears?
Sisekakeni is a general Xhosa phrase that means we are in trouble. It directly translates to "we are in shit" or "we are in deep shit"
Example
Friend: The petrol prices went up again.
Me: Sisekakeni
Gintsa or ginsa is a South African term for a thug, mostly those who hijack cars.
Example
She is dating a gintsa hence she has so much money now.
Something bad, tough, or intense; can also mean cool depending on context.
Example
Hiyo story ni noma sana.
We Meuuve is a Nigerian slang term for "life goes on". It started from BBNaija 2020 star Vee Adeyele.
Example
Life has been difficult but then, we meuuve!
When you are almost broke, you are only left with money to survive for less than a week.
Example
I can't go out today, I'm in a financial comma, and I'm only getting paid next week.
Refers to R100 (One hundred Rands. One Klipa would mean R100, 2 klipa - R200, etc.
Example
Guy 1: How much did you pay for a box of cigarettes during lockdown.
Guy 2: I got this 20s for 2 klipa.
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