Umkhwetha

A young Xhosa man being initiated into manhood at initiation school.
Plural is abakhwetha.


He is scarce on facebook because ngumkhwetha.



Kucheza

To hang out, chill, or socialize with friends.


I'm going to kucheza with my friends at the park this afternoon.



Mkhaba

A Zulu term that refers to a huge belly, mostly seen in tenderpreneurs. Sotho people can spell it as mokhaba.


Stomach in, chest out. Umkhaba must fall.



Matric

The last year of high school (grade 12).


I can't wait to do my matric.



Gedlela

Igedlela is a Zulu slang term for a car.

Formally, it means kettle.


Ulibonile igedlela lami elisha?

Did you see my new car?



South African Rand

Currency of South Africa (ZAR) issued by the South African Reserve Bank. 1 Rand = 100 cents.


The rand is also used in Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini through monetary agreements.



Lord Kambala Day

Lord Kambala Day in South African football circles refers to September 5, 2020, a day etched in PSL (Premier Soccer League) history when Manuel 'Lord’ Kambala, playing for Baroka FC, scored a crucial equalizer against Kaizer Chiefs. That goal denied Chiefs the league title on the final day of the 2019/20 season, handing the championship to Mamelodi Sundowns instead. This singular moment earned Kambala the nickname "Lord Kambala" and immortalized his contribution to South African football lore.


Happy Lord Kambala Day, everyone 🎉



Hun

Hun is a South African slang term for a girl or chick.


Khayelitsha huns will finish your money and leave you.



Fede

Fede may be used to say "alright" or "okay" and it is mainly used that way in the southern townships of Johannesburg and many parts of Gauteng.


Fede, I'll sort it out.



O dese

In Sepitori, dese means good, beautiful... anything great. You may use it to say you are good at something or even use it to say you are beautiful.
The "O" in front stands for "You" or "You are".


O dese girl, ebele o lepyatla




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