Short for Magezel'empompeni, is a derogatory name used to refer to a taxi driver. The word directly translates to "the one who baths from a tap". The name originates from that stereotype that taxi drivers have a long distance relationship with water.
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Abo mageza from Jozi are so rude and funny at the same time.
Senegal's Atlantic capital known for music, museums, and Goree Island.
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Dakar's African Renaissance Monument stands taller than the Statue of Liberty.
A type of House Music that’s popular in Pitori.
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I will choose Barcadi over Amapiano any day.
An influencer is a person that usually has a lot of followers on Social Media and might get paid to post (promote) some things.
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These influencers these days think they breathe flavoured air.
Nelson Mandela was a South African politician, anti-apartheid activist, and statesman who served as South Africa’s first black president from 1994 to 1999.
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I wonder if Nelson Mandela would be proud of what the ANC is doing to the people of South Africa 🤔
To tweak, act irrationally, or do/say something crazy, stupid, or out of pocket. It can refer to someone being under the influence of substances such as weed or lean, but can also be used when someone is completely sober and simply acting ridiculous.
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“Lomjitha uyablipa”
“Stop bliparing”
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Don’t tell me about that haganapayi, azithi dadobawo pha.
Springboks is the name used to refer to the South African National Rugby Team.
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The Springboks are currently number one in the world.
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