Mngani wa yena

A Tsonga term for "his friend / her friend" that is apparently used to identify unknown soccer players by commentators.
They would call all the names of the "famous" players and when they reach the unknown player, they would say mngani wa yena (his friend).


And he passes the ball to Jabu Pule... Jabu Pule passes to mngani wa yena.



Umfana

A person with a pure soul and a golden heart ❤️


She went to umfana today, she is not coming back.



Sister Betina

The South African National Anthem, written and performed by our very own, Mgarimbe.


They all lost their minds when Sister Betina started playing.



Boerewors

Can be shortened as just "wors" literally means "farmer’s sausage", this is a savory sausage that is often used for braai and then eaten as a variation of a hot dog or with pap.


We are braaing boerewors and steak.



Dagga

Dagga is the term we use in South Africa to refer to weed.


I can't wait to get home and smoke my dagga.



Dispa

Dispa is a Xhosa slang term that means to sleep.


Sure boss, ndisayo dispa ngoku.
Sure boss, I am going to sleep now.



Dyco

An aura having a frame of mind that will last a lifetime, has epiphany


Tell Dyco to come and do the greats he always does



Nampula

Northern transportation hub and gateway to Ilha de Moçambique.


Nampula's Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima is a regional landmark.



TUT

A University in Pretoria (Tshwane), South Africa. TUT is short for Tshwane University of Technology. It is known for being in the forefront of all violent strikes/protests in South Africa.


Did you see what TUT students were doing to the cops during the protest?



Ow

Ow is a term Xhosa girls use to refer to a boyfriend.


Ngeyam i-Ow, ndingalwa ndibebomvu.




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