Igolo is a Xhosa/Zulu term for an asshole. It is also used as a swear word so I would suggest you don't call anyone that.
Example

You are mad, golo.

DRex • 19 April 2021
Gossip or backbiting.
Example

Stop the kokonsa about people.

Admin • 26 July 2026

Magesi is a South African football team that plays in the Betway Premiership. They recently won their first trophy, in their first season in top flight football, by beating Mamelodi Sundowns.
Example

Magesi is here to dominate.

Cody • 29 November 2024

Mse

A guy, dude, or person. From "mse" for a fellow.
Example

Yule mse ni poa.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026

Fede may be used to say "alright" or "okay" and it is mainly used that way in the southern townships of Johannesburg and many parts of Gauteng.
Example

Fede, I'll sort it out.

MPUMELELO • 11 April 2023
Mzukwana is a Kasi term for the olden days / the good old days / back in the day.
Example

I woke up and listened to Kwaito ya mzukwana today.

Skhokho • 20 June 2021

(XiTsonga) A sexy language that is mostly spoken in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Mozambique.

The people are Tsonga people.
Example

My best friend is Tsonga but she can't speak XiTsonga properly.

Sinazo • 11 May 2021

Ewe

A Xhosa term for Yes.
Example

"Uhayi akasebenzi, kungcono uzame u ewe" - iFani

MXhosa • 12 May 2021

"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
Example

Hosh nongoloza, come here.

Mbali • 18 April 2022
Bhisho is an unknown ghost town that happens to be the Capital of the Eastern Cape province for some reason.
Example

You would have to pay me to stay in Bhisho.

Maps • 14 June 2024


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