Phara
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.
There was nothing he could do, ela phara had a huge knife so he just gave away the phone.
Die poppie sal dans
Die poppie sal dans is a popular South African term that means there will be trouble or havoc.
The direct translation from Afrikaans is: The dolls will dance
Mom told them to take out the meat from the freezer in the morning and they forgot. Die poppie sal dans when she comes back from church.
Mampara Week
Mampara week is the week before payday, where everyone just doesn’t have money.
Friend: Let’s go out.
Me: I can’t, you know it’s Mampara Week.
Durban
Durban is a beautiful coastal city in the eastern parts of KZN province, South Africa.
I love the weather in Durban, man.