A colloquial term to greet someone, synonymous with "hello",”hi”, “hey”.
Example
Eita my brother, dintshang?
Cape Peninsula University of Technology also known as "Ingenile" it is high school that is based i Cape Town that accommodates amanxila, people who like alcohol and drunkards.
Example
CPUT learners 🗣: Ingenile "R1500"
After 3 days: Bank balance 0.00
Ukufemba is a spiritual healing /energy healing where an inyanga removes bad spirits in one's body or foreign objects in the yard or car. It's an African exorcism (ukukhipha imimoya emibi).
Example
I need to try ukufemba.
Isithembu is the practice of marrying multiple wives (Polygamy).
Example
Isithembu is becoming popular again in South Africa.
Example
Madumane: Thank you Sauta for the love.
The South African currency, also known as Rand or just an "R".
Example
I need ZAR 50 million right now.
Xhosa term derived from Mntakabawo which directly translates to "My dad's child". This term doesn't necessarily refer to someone you are related to. It can be used to refer to a friend or any random person.
Example
I'm so tired mntkbw.
Durban is a beautiful coastal city in the eastern parts of KZN province, South Africa.
Example
I love the weather in Durban, man.
This is a common Nigerian greeting that means "How is everything?" or "How is it going?". It is a simple, informal greeting that’s best used with people you know well, or in casual settings.
Example
Hey man, How far?
Hierso is a South African slang term that means "Here", "Right here". It is taken from the Afrikaans language.
Example
"I'll be hierso goseng, wa nkolota" - Khuli Chana in No More Hunger
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