Nyisa

Show you flames or to literally make you shit yourself.


Mjolo will nyisa you. 



Hosh

"Hello"; also used before combat. Example in combat: Hosh, jy raak wys ("Hello, show me what you made of"). This gang-related word occurs inside as well as outside of prison: use at own discretion


Hosh nongoloza, come here.



Male Bestie

The most dangerous creature. Male bestie is the guy your girlfriend always tells you not to worry about but you don't know what they do behind closed doors. He is the guy that's always waiting for you to fuck up.


My guy be careful of your girl's male bestie.



Spaza shop

An informal convenience store, usually run from home or some corner in the neighbourhood.


Go buy some bread at the spaza shop.



Zaka

A kasi word that is used to refer to money. 


I just need some zaka to buy the braai meat and all will be well



Rankuwa

Is the slanh term for Ga-Rankuwa, a township in Tshwane/Pitori.


I'm coming from Rankuwa.



Skyf

Skyf is the moment you pass the cigarette from the owner to the parasite.


Please skyf nkawza



Danko

Danko is the same as Afrikaans word dankie which symbolises acceptance and appreciation, it basically means thank you.


The South African government said Danko to everyone who got vaccinated.



Alkebulan

Ancient name of Africa, meaning 'mother of mankind'/'garden of eden'.


People need to talk more about Alkebulan.



Hurda

The act of breaking someone's heart either through cheating or any malpractice that automatically leads the end of a relationship. Often used in a phrase "ba tlao hurda" meaning they will hurt you


Ba tlao hurda, banunur!




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