Mageza

Short for Magezel'empompeni, is a derogatory name used to refer to a taxi driver. The word directly translates to "the one who baths from a tap". The name originates from that stereotype that taxi drivers have a long distance relationship with water.

Abo mageza from Jozi are so rude and funny at the same time.

Isithembu

Isithembu is the practice of marrying multiple wives (Polygamy).

Isithembu is becoming popular again in South Africa.

Amapiano Colonisers

This is a name given to Nigerians after they tried stealing amapiano from South Africans.

Amapiano colonisers are all over Sunnyside and Hillbrow.

Hlamba iphepha

A tradition in South Africa that celebrates the end of exam season. It loosely translates to "washing the paper".
High school kids typically go on a drinking spree (underage drinking).

I can't wait for the exams to finish so that sizokuhlamba iphepha.

iWash

An informal term mostly used by Xhosa people to refer to beer.

Sbwl iWash namhlanje.
I am craving beer today.

Podcast and Chill

Podcast and Chill with MacG is a podcast owned and hosted by South African YouTuber MacG alongside Sol Phenduka and Ghost Lady. It is the biggest podcast in Africa in terms of numbers and popularity.
The podcast invites celebrities and public figures to take part in the Q&A sessions on the podcast.

I really enjoy watching the Podcast and Chill. You can call me a Chiller.

iqula

It's a Xhosa word for a cologne

Can you borrow me your qula

Nyash

Nyash is a big,soft and round object behind a womans back like two planets

I doggy style your nyash

Chankura

A slang term for money.
Can also be called amachankura.

I want to go out but the problem ke chankura.

Inganekwane

Izinganekwane izingxoxo ezazixoxwa ogogo/omama/omkhulu Kanye nobaba.Zaxoxelwa abantwana ngesikhathi sakudala.

Umama uxoxela izingane zakhe inganekwane.

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