Mampara

An idiot; a stupid or silly person. The Sunday Times newspaper shames wrongdoers in public life with its Mampara of the Week award.


Kaizer Chiefs fans are Mamparas.



Nkabi

A Xhosa term that is used to refer to a castrated animal (an animal whose balls/testicles have been cut off).


This cow can't make kids because yi nkabi.



Translender

A translender is a person who is fat on the outside but slender on the inside. Basically a slender person stuck in a fat person's body.


Don't be fooled by this mkhaba, I'm s translender.



Mauritian Rupee

Currency of Mauritius (MUR) issued by the Bank of Mauritius. 1 Rupee = 100 cents.


Features images of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam and local wildlife.



Laduma

Laduma is a South African phrase that is generally spoken (or screamed) when a goal is scored in soccer.


What a goal... Laduuuuuuumaaaa!!!



Kaka

Ikaka is a term that means shit


Uthetha ikaka kwedini
You are talking shit young boy



Brain Box

It is an intelligent person. E.g lenebari Victor is a brain box


Lenebari Victor is a brain box



Kinshasa

DR Congo's sprawling capital on the Congo River, full of musical energy.


Kinshasa's Marché de la Liberté sells everything from electronics to exotic foods.



POTUS

President Of The United States


The new POTUS is Joe Biden.



Umkhonto

Umkhonto is a Nguni term or word for a spear (the weapon).


Ndicela undinike umkhonto wam.
Can you please give me my spear.




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