Bergie

A derogatory term, originally referred to homeless people who sheltered in the forests of Cape Town’s Table Mountain. It’s now a derogatory word for homeless people in general.


He left home now he is a bergie.



Daka Boy

Daka Boy is a derogatory term for someone who mixes the cement during construction.


He lied to you, he’s not the foreman, he’s the Daka Boy.



Dispa

Dispa is a Xhosa slang term that means to sleep.


Sure boss, ndisayo dispa ngoku.
Sure boss, I am going to sleep now.



Halala

An exclamation used to congratulate someone, honour or praise someone or something, or to express joy or celebration; ‘Bravo!’, ‘Hooray!’.


Halala, siyakubongela sisi.



Eita

A colloquial term to greet someone, synonymous with "hello",”hi”, “hey”.


Eita my brother, dintshang?



Chillas

Relaxing, socialising with friends over drinks and sometimes some braai meat at someone’s home, tavern, club or at a pub.


I'm planning a chillas this coming weekend at my place.



031

031 is the dialling code for Durban. It can also be used to refer to Durban.


I rep 031 till the day I die.



Umfana

A person with a heart made out of ice, with rotten intentions.


Umfana doesn’t deserve anything in this world.



Braai

A widely used noun and verb for an outdoor ‘barbecue’ where meat is cooked over a fire or coal. A braai is a popular social event in South Africa and even has its own dedicated public holiday, known as National Braai Day, which coincides with Heritage Day celebrated annually on September 24.


Let's go buy some beer and some meat for tonight's braai.



Zekethe

Is a hit song that makes everyone go crazy.


zekethe... zekethe... zekethe




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