South Sudan

The world's newest country, facing challenges after independence from Sudan, with oil resources.


South Sudan gained independence in 2011 after decades of civil war.



Junimo

A nickname name united by two best friends meaning loyalty,ever last and trust between two names Junior and Moses aiming that the two remain friends forever


Example Junior and Moses united can be refered as Junimo in one



Umkhwetha

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


He is scarce on facebook because ngumkhwetha.



Gawula

Is A South African slang term for food or eating.


The only thing I want now yi gawula.



UNISA

University of South Africa - The biggest University in South Africa in terms of number of students. It is known for its distance learning programmes. Majority of students who go here are not at an actual campus. Covid found them ready.


I have applied at UNISA, I want to study while chilling at home.



Glamour Boys

Glamour Boys is another nickname for the South African soccer team Kaizer Chiefs.


The Glamour Boys will beat Masandawana.



Idk

I don't know


When you want to shorten the word I don't know you say it as idk



Lawu

Ilawu is a very offensive term mostly used by Xhosa people to refer to Coloureds.


I saw your friend walking with elinye ilawu.



qwel

Another level


"Do you know where I'm qwelling?"



Kale Bwangu

A phrase used to describe something that is very old or "old school." It's often used humorously to tease someone for wearing outdated clothes or having an old phone.


Look at that old phone. That's so kale bwangu!




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