Mjolo basically means dating. It's derived from ukujola which means to date. Therefore mjolo is the act of dating (ukujola).


Other people may spell it as mojolo
Example

Mjolo will nyisa you.

Danny • 06 April 2021
Skamelian is the certain dance originating from KameelrivierB which falls under a township called Siyabuswa and founded of the skamelian dance is MDU Aka Khathaza from KameelrivierB at Ndebele Street
Example

I want to show you the Skamelian

Anti Devil • 17 July 2025

Man or mister; a casual way to address someone.
Example

Massa, wetin dey happen?

Admin • 26 July 2026
In South Africa, a bakkie refers to a pick-up truck.
Example

I need to get myself a bakkie for when I go to the villages.

Skhokho • 01 May 2021

A guy who carries out 419 fraud on the internet (Those Nigerian prince scams).
Example

I got scammed all my money by a Yahoo boy from Abuja.

Adeola • 11 May 2022
Impama is a Nguni term for slap.
Example

Ndizakufaka impama

I will slap you

MXhosa • 06 January 2022

A term to describe the feeling of shame; being ashamed at something/someone/oneself. Also used to express condolences, affection, anger, etc.
Example

You see a cute baby: "Aw shame"
Your friend's dog has passed away: "Ag, shame.

Pretorius27 • 19 August 2026
A younger person, especially a younger male such as a younger brother or son.
Example

Come here my laaitie

Mr Trends • 10 July 2020

Ubhalelwe mean She or He failed
Example

Ubhalelwe ukumkhuza
He failed to rebuke him

Anti Devil • 08 August 2026
Apile is the Xhosa term for an apple.
Example

Ndifuna ukutya i-apile.

I want to eat an apple.

Xhosa Nostra • 15 July 2025


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