Something that is enjoyable, pleasant, excellent or very good.
Example
We had a lekker time at the braai.
Pronunciation
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An informal term mostly used by Xhosa people to refer to beer.
Example
Sbwl iWash namhlanje.
I am craving beer today.
Holy city of Mouride Sufism with the Great Mosque of Touba.
Example
Touba's Grand Magal pilgrimage attracts over 2 million visitors annually.
Example
Ndakukhaba unye endutsu.
Utheth'indutsu.
The nickname for the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa.
Example
Cupcake is opening the country again.
Imama is a term that's been trending on social media that means a woman or a girlfriend.
Example
Imama must be beautiful unprovoked.
polyandry is a form of polygamy in which a woman takes two or more husbands at the same time.
Example
South African women are excited about polyandry but they can't even keep one man.
A Zulu term for a Loan Shark, someone who offers loans at extremely high interest rates, has strict terms of collection upon failure, and generally operates outside of local authority.
Example
I need to pay the mashonisa otherwise he will keep my ID and Bank cards.
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