Township meaning for slang whose direct translation means 'gangster language' 'taal' being the Afrikaans word for language. A huge contribution to this type of slang stem from South African prisons.
Example
He came back from Pollsmoor speaking Tsotsi taal.
It refers to the money that is given to a woman after spending a time with her. The money is some sort of thanks giving for pleasure
Example
The Pinkie spend a night with Penny last night. In the morning Pinkie asked mavuso from Penny.
The African National Congress, known as the ANC is a South African political party that is currently in power.
Example
I would rather die than to vote for the ANC thieves.
South African slang term for the club, tavern, party, all the nice places.
Example
I miss how groove was before lockdown.
Imama is a term that's been trending on social media that means a woman or a girlfriend.
Example
Imama must be beautiful unprovoked.
In South Africa, Model C was the semi-private schools back in the day which were initially only allowing whites.
Example
He speaks that Model C English.
The Free State, formerly known as the Orange Free State, is a province of South Africa. Its capital is Bloemfontein, which is also South Africa's judicial capital.
Example
The Free State is in the middle of the country.
Luphi ugqoko is a chant or a phrase introduced by Bhinca Nation especially Blue Reigning Nation meaning "Where is the wooden tray/wooden board". It is directed to Khangelani DSD "Isilo" "Ugqoko lukazwelonke" Mhlongo, who has contributed a lot in South African traditional Music, Maskandi.
Example
Luphi ugqoko lukazwelonke? Luuuuphi?
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