KZN

KZN or KwaZulu Natal is a costal province in South Africa, known for its beaches and mountains. It is dominated by the Zulu tribe.


I need to visit KZN in December.

Madiba

A Xhosa clan name that was made famous by former president Nelson Mandela.


Madiba passed away in December 2013.

Bafana Bafana

The South African national soccer team. The team that only qualifies by default (when they host).


Bafana Bafana plays shit!

Imedi

Imedi is a term, mostly used in Cape Town to refer to a girl or girlfriend.


Ndiyayithanda imedi yam bro.
I love my girlfriend bro

Biashara

In Swahili "Biashara" means business.


Nimeanzisha biashara ya ujenzi.

iWash

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


Sbwl iWash namhlanje.
I am craving beer today.

blikkie

A tin can.


Pass us the blikkie, bru.

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.

Mathapelo

Mother of prayer


Woman who pray for people

Transi

Itransi is a South African kasi slang term for a car.


The first thing I would buy if I win the lotto is itransi.



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