Carboy

Conductor driver assistant who collects fares.


I can't drive dis truck without a carboy



Nka screama gore

A popular Tswana/Sotho phrase on social media that means "I would scream". It's used as an expression when something shocking happens.


Imagine if ISIS would come to South Africa. Yhuu nka screama gore.



Sishumane

Isishumane or sishimane is a South African term used to refer to a single person who is not single by choice. It is mostly used in a mocking manner.


Aisuka, that one sisishumane esikhulu.



Pumpum

Pussy


Sharon have a fat pumpum



Mahlangu

1. A Ndebele surname
2. The Nokia 3310


1. UMahlangu wami ulahlekile



Soshanguve

Soshanguve is a township situated about 30 km north of Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa, just east of Mabopane. The name Soshanguve is an acronym for Sotho, Shangaan, Nguni and Venda, thus showing the multi-ethnic composition of the population.


If you can make it in Soshanguve, you can make it anywhere.



Pedi

Pedi is a South African language spoken by a group of people known as the Marota/Bapedi.


I am a proud Pedi.



Uphi umamakho

Where is your mother


Where is your mother Eric ?

Uphi umamakho Eric ?



Lagos

Nigeria's commercial hub and Africa's most populous city, known for its vibrant energy.


Lagos' Lekki Free Zone is transforming Nigeria's industrial landscape.



Tyotyombe

A Xhosa term for mkhukhu, a house built from zink (metallic roof material).
Basically a shack.


Cape Town is full of amatyotyombe




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