A buff guy / those big guys at the gym.
Example
He has become a sgora now, the gym is helping him.
Jiki jiki means all of a sudden or suddenly.
Example
When we were growing you were dark, jiki jiki you are a yellow bone.
Gintsa or ginsa is a South African term for a thug, mostly those who hijack cars.
Example
She is dating a gintsa hence she has so much money now.
The East Rand is a major urban area located in the Gauteng province of South Africa. It includes the towns of Bedfordview, Benoni, Boksburg, Brakpan, Edenvale, Germiston, Kempton Park, Linksfield and Modderfontein.
Example
I grew up in the East Rand.
Normally used when asking what is wrong or what is going on.
Example
Huzet ngawe?(What is wrong with you), huzet?( What happened)
Mambo is a versatile Swahili word that can be used in various contexts. It’s a casual greeting among friends, akin to saying “What’s up?".
Example
Friend 1: Mambo (What's up)
Friend 2: Poa (Cool)
Safari gateway city near Serengeti and Kilimanjaro with diplomatic significance.
Example
Arusha hosts the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.
Dankie is an Afrikaans term for "thank you". It is however used informally in almost all the South African languages for showing gratitude.
Example
Man 1: You left your phone in the bathroom, I left it at the reception.
Man 2: Dankie, chief.
A South African dance where the person squats and kicks at the same time. It is one of the most popular dances in South Africa.
Example
Look at how she does the vosho. You can see that she is a regular at groove.
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