Intashi

cocaine(bad quality) that originates from KZN (KwaZulu Natal) mostly Durban and PMB


labafana babhema intashi

- these boys smoke intashi



Zozo

A kasi term used to refer to food.


I am starving, ke batla zozo.
I am starving, I want food.



Inganekwane

A fictitious story or a tale. Like those tales you'd hear about from parents/teachers/friends or read when you were younger.


"A man and his daughter were walking in the forest..."
Welele... inganekwane!



Huzet

Normally used when asking what is wrong or what is going on.


Huzet ngawe?(What is wrong with you), huzet?( What happened)



Danyane

Is a South African slang term for prison or jail.


Idanyane can cause you to do things you never thought you'd do.



Gugs

Gugs is a shortened term that referes to the township of Gugulethu in Cape Town.


Ndiphuma eGugs



Molo

A Xhosa greeting used to greet one person. To greet multiple people, you say molweni.
Some people spell it as mholo.


"Molo sisi, kunjani? Uphilile na? Bendicel'umzuzu wokuthetha nawe mna" - Mandisi Dyantyis



Algeria

A North African country with a rich history, vast Sahara desert, and Mediterranean coastline. Known for its oil reserves and vibrant culture.


I visited Algiers, the capital of Algeria, to explore its fascinating mix of French and Arab influences.



Masandawana

Masandawana is a nickname for South African soccer team Mamelodi Sundowns.


I'm a loyal supporter of masandawana.



Ow

Ow is a term Xhosa girls use to refer to a boyfriend.


Ngeyam i-Ow, ndingalwa ndibebomvu.




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