Nnyo

Nnyo is a Sotho term that means cunt or pussy.

Ke nyaka nnyo today.

Gongo

Gongo is a derogatory term used to refer to coloureds.

I am now dating igongo.

Dispa

Dispa is a Xhosa slang term that means to sleep.

Sure boss, ndisayo dispa ngoku.
Sure boss, I am going to sleep now.

Slaan

Hit

I will slaan that oak

Sbwl

Sbwl is an acronym, and slang for the Xhosa language, which originated from the South African word “ sabaweli”; the meaning of the word was, “ crave, desire, yearn or to want something”.

On social media; is meant to have been created by “gay Xhosa men “ to hide their desire for a woman's man on social media.

1. Sbwl a good man.

7 Colours

A meal that is generally cooked on Sundays in many households across Mzansi. It is coined as 7 colours because it comprises a lot of colourful ingredients; a mix of vegetables, starch and meat that make up various colours.

I went home last weekend and my highlight was the 7 colours oledi cooked.

Central African Republic

A landlocked country with rich natural resources but political instability, featuring rainforests and savannas.

The Central African Republic has struggled with conflict despite its mineral wealth.

Sikiphiko

To ukusikiphiko is when you are in the front seat of a car and have your elbow outside of the window.

Did you see him in his friend's car, ebesikiphiko and pretending not to see us.

Kula

Ikula is an offensive term used to refer to Indian people.

He speaks like that because he is dating ikula.

Botswana Pula

Currency of Botswana (BWP) issued by the Bank of Botswana. 1 Pula = 100 thebe.

Pula means "rain" in Setswana, reflecting its value in this arid country.