Sishumane

Isishumane or sishimane is a South African term used to refer to a single person who is not single by choice. It is mostly used in a mocking manner.


Aisuka, that one sisishumane esikhulu.



Mama

Mama is a term used to refer to a mother.


Mama I love you.



Maga/Mugu

A term used to describe someone regarded as a fool or someone who is very gullible or being conned


My maga promise me hundred thousand Naira



Mzansi

The colloquial term used by us South Africans to refer to our country. It is the Zulu word for the "South" part in South Africa. The full word is Mzansi Africa.


People of Mzansi will support their own.



Mabena

Despite the recent false trends to redefine this prestigious Surname. The Mabena name comes from a long history, stemming from the early Zulu tribe. The people are know as gentle, smart and hardworking. Which comes from their long history where they fought hard to gain independence in a war torn era. They are generally based in the Southern part of Africa. However a significant portion can be found in Europe and North America. To try and define the name Mabena is false as it refers to a group of people as many surnames do. Instead a recognition of the prestige and long history of the name is what matters most. After all, the Mabena name is a noun and can or should not be used as an adjective or verb.


The leader of the community was John Mabena.



011

011 is the Johannesburg dialling code. It can also used to refer to Johannesburg.


I rep 011 till I die!



Sapiosexual

A person who is sexually attracted to a person's intellect or mind before physical appearance. It comes from the Latin root "sapien" which means wise.


I am not into beautiful girls, I am sapiosexual.



Blesser

A rich, usually older guy who exchanges his money for sexual benefits from young girls and/or boys.


Chomie, I got this new iPhone from my Blesser.



Gbosa

An action word which means to punch or slap, but can be as well used to refer to the sound made when someone or something is being punched.


I go give you gbosa for head.



Izinyoka

Izinyoka is a South African term that is used for Electricity cable thieves.

Izinyoka means snakes in Zulu (direct translation)


We don't have electricity here because of izinyoka.




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