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Tsotsi taal

Township meaning for slang whose direct translation means 'gangster language' 'taal' being the Afrikaans word for language. A huge contribution to this type of slang stem from South African prisons.

He came back from Pollsmoor speaking Tsotsi taal.

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Tiger

Not to be confused with the animal... This refers to R10 (Ten Rands). One tiger would mean R10, Two tiger would mean R20, Five tiger - R50, etc. When you get to R100, it becomes a Klipa. R200 - Two klipa, etc.

We only need 3 tiger to add to the money we have and get that case of beer.

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Lagos

Nigeria's commercial hub and Africa's most populous city, known for its vibrant energy.

Lagos' Lekki Free Zone is transforming Nigeria's industrial landscape.

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Model C

In South Africa, Model C was the semi-private schools back in the day which were initially only allowing whites.

He speaks that Model C English.

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Afrikaaps

Afrikaaps is a slang version of Afrikaans, spoken in Cape Town.

I proudly speak Afrikaaps.

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Mauritius

An Indian Ocean island nation with multicultural society, financial services, and luxury tourism.

Mauritius has transformed from sugar-based economy to financial hub.

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Zambian Kwacha

Currency of Zambia (ZMW) issued by the Bank of Zambia. 1 Kwacha = 100 ngwee.

Kwacha means "dawn" in Nyanja, symbolizing a new beginning.

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Gqeberha

New name for Port Elizabeth.

Did you hear that Port Elizabeth is now called Gqeberha?

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Gwara gwara

A popular South African dance that was created by DJ Bongz. It has been performed by a lot of big stars including Rihanna and Paul Pogba.

Did you see Paul Pogba doing the Gwara gwara?

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Mnqundu

Umnqundu is a Xhosa swear word that you don't want to randomly say.

Mqundu wakho kwedini.

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