A side chick is a girl that is being dated by a guy who is in a serious relationship with someone else (main chick).
Example
The girl he was with is his side chick.
Nongendi is a Xhosa word/name for a nun. It directly translates to “one who cannot get married”.
Example
Usisi wam nguNongendi.
My sister is a nun.
Xhosa term for sleeping over at a boyfriend/girlfriend's place.
Example
Umntu wakhe uthe makatake iweekend yonke.
Her partner asked her to sleep over for the whole weekend.
10111 is the number for Police in South Africa. It is the equivalent of 911.
The downside is that it probably won’t be answered so don’t bother calling it when in an emergency.
The downside is that it probably won’t be answered so don’t bother calling it when in an emergency.
Example
I tried calling 10111 five times but no one is picking up.
An influencer is a person that usually has a lot of followers on Social Media and might get paid to post (promote) some things.
Example
These influencers these days think they breathe flavoured air.
A North African country with ancient civilization heritage, the Nile River, and significant Arab influence.
Example
We marveled at the Pyramids of Giza during our trip to Egypt.
An Indian Ocean archipelago known for luxury tourism, beautiful beaches, and conservation efforts.
Example
The Seychelles has the smallest population of any African sovereign country.
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