Sisekakeni is a general Xhosa phrase that means we are in trouble. It directly translates to "we are in shit" or "we are in deep shit"
Example
Friend: The petrol prices went up again.
Me: Sisekakeni
In South Africa, the terms township and location usually refer to the often underdeveloped, racially segregated urban areas that, from the late 19th century until the end of apartheid, were reserved for non-whites, namely Black Africans, Coloureds and Indians.
Example
Each and every township in South Africa is almost the same.
The nickname for township of Alexandra in Johannesburg., also known as Alex. It has been compared to the Gomora in the Bible.
Example
If you value your safety, don't drive in Gomora at night
Amabutho are Zulu regiments (military units / warriors). During wars, amabutho used to be the first line of defence to protect the land, women and children from invaders.
Singular: Ibutho
Singular: Ibutho
Example
The Zulu King was protected by Amabutho.
Example
That hun is a stocko
A Central African country with rainforests, oil wealth, and relatively high standard of living.
Example
Gabon has set aside about 11% of its territory for national parks.
Bosso is a slang term for boss.
Boss is someone who spins a car asa e namela.
Boss is someone who eats Rice Crispy with Whiskey.
Boss is someone who spins a car asa e namela.
Boss is someone who eats Rice Crispy with Whiskey.
Example
That guy ke bosso.
A mountainous Southern African kingdom completely surrounded by South Africa, known for textiles.
Example
Lesotho is the only independent state in the world that lies entirely above 1,000 meters elevation.
Amebo is a Nigerian slang term used to refer to a person who likes to gossip or likes to spread gossip.
Example
You too like amebo.
You love gossip.
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