Example
Ngufasti wam lawey
She is my main girlfriend
Nelly M is the name that the recent generation / Social Media has given to former South African president, Nelson Mandela.
Example
I miss Nelly M, things would be better if he was still alive.
Amabhinca
NEW
Zulu people who are rooted or practicing their tradition, they wear their Zulu regalia, play Maskandi music etc
Example
Amabhinca are also known as Bhinca nation.
A group of Amabhinca were seen in a mall wearing their traditional attire.
Pronunciation
by Bongani Ndwandwe
Fong Kong is a term generally used in South Africa to refer to a fake item (it can be fake clothing, fake phone, anything fake).
Example
I won't buy from Sis Ntosh, she sells Fong Kong Air forces.
The looting continues.
This is a term that was first used in the 2020 covid-19 lootings that were happening in South Africa.
This is a term that was first used in the 2020 covid-19 lootings that were happening in South Africa.
Example
Covidpreneur 1: Which car are you buying with that Covid-19 money that's supposed to help your community?
Covidpreneur 2: Getting myself a G Class.
Covidpreneur 1: A loota continua
Example
Haisuka ngu thonqo lo
This is an idiot.
Girls these days say they are in Japan to indicate that they are on their periods.
This is due to the flag of Japan, all white with a big red dot (indicates period blood in this case). 🇯🇵
This is due to the flag of Japan, all white with a big red dot (indicates period blood in this case). 🇯🇵
This is a term that refers to the Somali or Pakistani shop owners in South Africa. This term started when these shop owners first arrived in South Africa and they referred to everyone as "My friend". The name was then subsequently given to them.
Example
1. Child: Hi, my friend. How much are your sweets?
My friend: It's 2 bob for one sweet, my friend.
2. No one:
Pakistani shop owner: My friend I am not your friend, my friend.
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