IZawa

A man who has underwent initiation into manhood following the traditional teachings and cultural practices of amaHlubi.


IZawa liyahlonipha.

IZawa is a respectful person



Skaftin

A lunchbox; a portable, usually plastic, container for food, such as Tupperware.
Also occurs as skaftien, skhafthin


Plase bring a skaftin, I want to put my leftovers. 



Tse nzima

Tse nzima is a word used to describe people who are good at something. It is normally used as a compliment.


If you get the girl your friends can say to you
Tse Nziiiiiiiima.



Tokantsa

Is to buy WEED, this term started in Mamelodi now is a common word around Pitori.


Bro, Vraiza ujike ko Jeff uTokantse baart



Egypt

A North African country with ancient civilization heritage, the Nile River, and significant Arab influence.


We marveled at the Pyramids of Giza during our trip to Egypt.



Yeses

To show anger or disbelief.


Yeses maan, I am angry. How can this boy do this to me mara.



Hosh karamaima

Popularised by rapper Cassper Nyovest, Hosh karamaima means an exceptionally beautiful and distinguished woman characterised by a harmonious blend of striking physical features and admirable qualities.


Have you seen my wife? Hosh Karamaima!



Zkhiphani

Zkhiphani or zikhiphani is a Mzansi slang term for "What's up", "what it do", "what's happening", and so on... You get the picture.


Ola mjita, zkhiphani lapho.



Mampara Week

Mampara week is the week before payday, where everyone just doesn’t have money.


Friend: Let’s go out.
Me: I can’t, you know it’s Mampara Week.



Limpopo

Limpopo is one of the provinces in South Africa. It was formerly called the Northern Province because it's in the northern part of South Africa.


Limpopo is one of my favourite places to visit.




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