Khongolose

"Khongolose" is a Zulu word, often used colloquially, that translates to "congress" or "the ANC," which stands for the African National Congress, a South African political party. It's essentially a slang term or a nickname for the ANC.


Phatha Khongolose, phatha.



Thuso Phala

Thuso Phala is a popular dance move that was first started by the South African soccer player named Thuso Phala.


I'm learning the Thuso Phala dance.



ASAP

ASAP is an acronym for As Soon As Possible.


I need to see you ASAP.



Don Dada

Material Don Dada was a Skhothane that was once the coolest kid in Mzansi, a title now owned by Uncle Vinny.


The Skhothane culture died with Don Dada.



Gintsa

Gintsa or ginsa is a South African term for a thug, mostly those who hijack cars.


She is dating a gintsa hence she has so much money now.



Blessee

Is the person on the receiving end of the relationship with a blesser.


His blessee is actually very cute.



Huzet

Normally used when asking what is wrong or what is going on.


Huzet ngawe?(What is wrong with you), huzet?( What happened)



Xelegu

Ixelegu is a Xhosa word for a dirty person or a person who just cant be tidy.


I canโ€™t deal with ixelegu.



Lekker

South African slang word for "cool" or "nice"


I just won a bet in Betway.
Lekker bru.



Isibhamu somdoko

Isibhamu somdoko is a recent viral term that means penis or dick. Isibhamu is gun and umdoko is porridge, so the whole term translates to porridge gun ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ’ฆ


Ngimshaye ngesibhamu somdoko.




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