A Zulu term that means for nothing. Free; obtained without payment or difficulty. It is however not only used by Zulu, it has been incorporated to modern South African lingo.
Example
Buy 1 drink and get the second one mahala.
A word in any of the Nguni languages, a prefix for "I have"
A derogatory term, originally referred to homeless people who sheltered in the forests of Cape Town’s Table Mountain. It’s now a derogatory word for homeless people in general.
Example
He left home now he is a bergie.
It refers to the money that is given to a woman after spending a time with her. The money is some sort of thanks giving for pleasure
Example
The Pinkie spend a night with Penny last night. In the morning Pinkie asked mavuso from Penny.
Waya waya is a widely used term in South Africa that means "all the time".
Example
He's always telling lies waya waya.
Sol Phenduka is a South African Podcaster, DJ and Radio personality who is the co-host of the popular podcast called Podcast and Chill, alongside MacG and Ghost Lady.
Example
I always listen to the Podcast and Chill for Sol Phenduka's puns.
This is what educated people call "knock knees". When a person is standing and his/her knees (madolo) are touching (kissing).
It can also be called a kiss kiss.
It can also be called a kiss kiss.
Example
He can't run because he has kiss madolo.
A person who is always after everyones money, food etc
Example
Daii man ke letsetse ophela annyaka dilo
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