In Xhosa, umgqakhwe is a derogatory term used to refer to someone born out of wedlock.
Example

"Makungangeni mgqakhwe ebandleni likaYehova; nesizukulwana sawo seshumi masingangeni ebandleni likaYehova." - deuteronomy 23

"No one born of a forbidden marriage nor any of his descendants may enter the assembly of the LORD, even down to the tenth generation."

Sinazo 08 June 2021
Skoli is a term mostly use in Cape Town that means a thief.
Example

You should be careful when walking here, there's a lot of skolis.

Yanga CPT 17 May 2024

Is a Xhosa term for "You are annoying".
It can also mean "He/She is annoying"... depending on the pronunciation.
Example

Example 1: Don't talk to me, uyadika (you are annoying).

Example 2: I stopped talking to her because uyadika (she is annoying).

MXhosa 11 May 2021
Sthandwa means “my love” or “baby”.
Example

I love you, sthandwa.

Faku 29 April 2025

Masandawana is a nickname for South African soccer team Mamelodi Sundowns.
Example

I'm a loyal supporter of masandawana.

MXhosa 13 May 2021
Brakpan is a mining town on the East Rand of Gauteng, South Africa. It is known as the Alabama of South Africa, or the armpit of South Africa.
Example

If you divorce your wife in Brakpan, she remains your sister.

Maps 13 June 2024

February 14th is Valentine's Day, a day to express love and affection. It's celebrated by exchanging gifts, and other tokens of affection. just a KAK day that I will never get to celebrate (ntozamashwa)
Example

VALENTINES IS COMING , WHERE IS YOUR BF ? YOU'RE SITTING ALONE , LONELLYYYYYYY

Annie raghu 24 January 2025
Masonja are Mopane worms that are mostly eaten in Limpopo.
Example

I would rather starve than to eat masonja.

Marawa 06 June 2021

Celebrated every year on the 27th of March. The anniversary of the South African Covid-19 lockdown that was supposed to last only 21 days.
Example

Happy lockdowniversary to everyone who is celebrating.

Mbali 26 March 2021
Lord Kambala Day in South African football circles refers to September 5, 2020, a day etched in PSL (Premier Soccer League) history when Manuel 'Lord’ Kambala, playing for Baroka FC, scored a crucial equalizer against Kaizer Chiefs. That goal denied Chiefs the league title on the final day of the 2019/20 season, handing the championship to Mamelodi Sundowns instead. This singular moment earned Kambala the nickname "Lord Kambala" and immortalized his contribution to South African football lore.
Example

Happy Lord Kambala Day, everyone 🎉

Masiya 06 September 2025


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