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Sibeko is a term that has been used to refer to a drunkard. This is due to a character from the famous South African sitcom, Emzini wezinsizwa, who was always drunk.
Now Sibeko is synonymous for drunkard.

Why did you give him money, don't you know he's a Sibeko?

by MXhosa , 17 October 2021

Country: Ethiopia

Addis Ababa

Ethiopia's high-altitude capital and diplomatic center of Africa.

Addis Ababa's African Union headquarters symbolizes continental unity.

by Travel Admin , 23 June 2025

Country: South Africa

Grootie

Grootie is a respectful term of referring to an older man. It’s a shortened version of grootman (big man).

Sure Grootie, nice seeing you again.

by Xhosa Nostra , 17 July 2025

Country: South Africa

Mapakisha

A South African slang term for someone with a big butt or nyash.

I don't like squats cause I don' t wanna be a mapakisha.

by Skhokho , 01 September 2023

Country: South Africa

Amapiano

A popular type of House Music that has taken South African music scene by storm. It involves a lot of Piano playing, hence the name amapiano.

Kabza De Small is the king of Amapiano.

by Danny , 15 April 2021

Country: South Africa

Mvelinqangi

UMvelinqangi is a Nguni word which translates to "the Most High" or "Divine Consciousness"; that is considered the source of all that has been, that is and all that ever will be.

Mvelinqangi, the creator, came out of the reed. He brought out men, women, animals, corn, and all the fruits of the earth

by Skhokho , 28 November 2021