The ability to not stop yourself from indulging in minge (nyash).
Example
Mono is affected by Nyashilitis
A Southeast African country with Indian Ocean coastline, recovering from civil war and rich in gas.
Example
Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago is known for its pristine beaches and diving.
Not to be confused with the animal... This refers to R10 (Ten Rands). One tiger would mean R10, Two tiger would mean R20, Five tiger - R50, etc. When you get to R100, it becomes a Klipa. R200 - Two klipa, etc.
Example
We only need 3 tiger to add to the money we have and get that case of beer.
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Example
she keeps telling me I'm fat and she is always making derogatory remarks.
Sharists are those people who spend their time on Facebook just sharing posts. They are usually single, hence all the free time to bore us with their useless posts.
Example
Ever since they dumped her, she's been a big sharist on Facebook.
Example
Bro, Vraiza ujike ko Jeff uTokantse baart
Coastal city with the busiest port in Africa and rich Indian cultural influences.
Example
Durban's Golden Mile beachfront is a major tourist attraction.
A Zulu term for a Loan Shark, someone who offers loans at extremely high interest rates, has strict terms of collection upon failure, and generally operates outside of local authority.
Example
I need to pay the mashonisa otherwise he will keep my ID and Bank cards.
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.
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