The Sepitori version of Tsotsi
This means skinny guy with Nike hat, Skinny jeans and a black Allstar
This means skinny guy with Nike hat, Skinny jeans and a black Allstar
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Sheba le pharra leli
(Look at that thug)
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The franc was reintroduced in 1997 to replace the new zaire.
A Xhosa term that means for nothing. Free; obtained without payment or difficulty.
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Buy 1 drink and get the second one simahla.
Last number is a Kasi term for the best of the best, the top of the range, top class.
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I'm buying the last number Kota.
Africa's most populous country and largest economy, with oil wealth and vibrant creative industries.
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Nollywood, Nigeria's film industry, produces more movies annually than Hollywood.
2 bob refers to the 20 cent coin
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Uncle: My boy, go buy me some bread at the shop, I will give you 2 bob when you come back.
Pardon me. Particularly in an official and formal setting e.g. in a meeting or when asking for forgiveness from the elderly.
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"Ngxe, bantakwethu." - Pardon me, my kin.
Gqirhy or gqwirhi is an informal Xhosa term used to refer to jealous or black magic tendencies.
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I bought this car last month and today someone stole it. Yhu ni gqwirhy kulendawo
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