A meal that is generally cooked on Sundays in many households across Mzansi.
It is coined as 7 colours because it comprises a lot of colourful ingredients; a mix of vegetables, starch and meat that make up various colours.
It is coined as 7 colours because it comprises a lot of colourful ingredients; a mix of vegetables, starch and meat that make up various colours.
Example
I went home last weekend and my highlight was the 7 colours oledi cooked.
A term used in South African high schoolsβcoined by the Matric Class of 2024βto refer to students born in 2010 during the FIFA World Cup hosted in South Africa. The nickname comes from the tournamentβs official anthem, βWaka Waka (This Time for Africa)β by Shakira. Itβs commonly used to refer to Grade 8 learners of 2024, most of whom were born that year.
The word is used as an intentional misspelling and pronunciation of the word βamandlaβ which means strength.
The word was popularised on social media after Naomi Campbell said βamandalaβ instead of the correct βamandlaβ at the Global Citizen Festival in 2018.
The word was popularised on social media after Naomi Campbell said βamandalaβ instead of the correct βamandlaβ at the Global Citizen Festival in 2018.
Example
You'll be strong. Hayi wethu Amandala to you.
A Central African country with rainforests, oil wealth, and relatively high standard of living.
Example
Gabon has set aside about 11% of its territory for national parks.
Mkhuluwa is a Xhosa term for older brother. It can also be used as a respectful way of addressing an older man.
Example
Letβs go out, mkhuluwa.
From the Bemba word "to finish," it's used to mean "it's over," "it's done," or "that's it." It can also be used to end a conversation or a situation.
Example
The meeting has ended. Chapwa.
Nyash can be defined as something in a woman backside that make every man go crazy.
Example
Like when a lady shake the Nyash, Men can never be themselves
The mask wearing guy (Kwaito star), whom people say is DJ Sbu.
Example
They say Mzekezeke can be anyone.
South Africa's scenic coastal city beneath Table Mountain.
Example
Cape Town's Robben Island held Nelson Mandela for 18 years.
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