Black Magic, also known as witchcraft is usage of supernatural power for evil and selfish purposes and to perform malicious practice to destroy someone physically or mentally or financially.
Example
They use black magic a lot in Limpopo
A translender is a person who is fat on the outside but slender on the inside. Basically a slender person stuck in a fat person's body.
Example
Don't be fooled by this mkhaba, I'm s translender.
When the stupid Ass-kom also known as Eskom decides to switch off our electricity that we pay for.
Example
You better charge your phone, Load shedding is starting again soon
The down-payment paid by the groom to the family of the bride before they can get married. It can be in the form of money or livestock.
I believe they call it a dowry in other parts of the world.
I believe they call it a dowry in other parts of the world.
Example
My family expects R200k lobola for you to marry me.
A racial slur that was (and still) used by racist whites to refer to black people in South Africa.
Example
She got arrested for calling black protester kaffir.
That South African language with all the clicks. The people who speak this language think they breathe flavoured air
Example
No one:
Thabo: I only date Xhosa chicks even though I know they will suck me dry.
Can be shortened as just "wors" literally means "farmer’s sausage", this is a savory sausage that is often used for braai and then eaten as a variation of a hot dog or with pap.
Example
We are braaing boerewors and steak.
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