Saluka is a Xhosa term that refers to the person you went to initiation school with.
Example

Good to see you, saluka. I last saw you after initiation school.

Masi 11 June 2025
A gullible person who is easily deceived, especially a scam victim.
Example

Dem catch am like maga.

Admin 26 July 2026

A plastic miner’s helmet cut, moulded and painted to make headgear worn by fans at football matches.
Example

I used to wear makarapa when I went to watch the game.

DRex 05 May 2021
Currency of Kenya (KES) issued by the Central Bank of Kenya. 1 Shilling = 100 cents.
Example

Banknotes feature Kenya's first president Jomo Kenyatta and wildlife.

Travel Admin 21 July 2025

Xhosa for adventure. Also the nickname of the last independent Xhosa Paramount Chief. His birth name was Zotana. Often referred to as Sarhili from Sa - sire and Rhili - adventure. It means the father of adventure. As a youth he was said to have been an adventurist.
Example

I am going for a rhili.

Sgasa 21 May 2025
South African slang word for brother, directly derived from the Afrikaans language
Example

You peep that broer over there? He makes nca music!

Big Saint 17 March 2023

Regardless of all facts presented before me, I reiterate that my misinformed, obscure perspective is still valid whether you like it or not.
Example

Oksalayo Kaizer Chiefs is still the best team in the country.

Varsity Dude 30 April 2021

Tut

A tut is a widely used varsity term for a tutorial.
Example

I have to leave early because I have to submit my tut.

Varsity Dude 20 May 2021

A Facebook Celebrity!

A feleb is a person who is famous on Facebook but not really famous in real life.
Example

That one is only a feleb, nothing much.

Skhokho 20 May 2022
Is to date someone or being in a relationship.
Example

When did you start ukujola now?

Danny 06 April 2021


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