A landlocked West African country with Sahara desert, uranium deposits, and rapid population growth.
Example
Niger faces challenges from desertification and food insecurity.
An iceboy / ice boy is a broke guy who drinks with guys who have money (usually guys he grew up with). They send him around to buy ice, open the beers for them and do all crazy things because he does not contribute financially.
Example
Don't be fooled by all that alcohol he is carrying, he is just an iceboy and not the moreki.
Show me your number is a popular soccer/football skill in South Africa, where the player pretends to shoot the ball and the defender ducks, hence showing his/her number to the attacker.
Example
They hit him with a “show me your number” and the crowd went crazy.
A spicy relish of Indian origin, much like a mix between chutney and a pickle and usually made from green mangoes.
Example
I eat everything with atchar 🤞🏽
Example
Pula means "rain" in Setswana, reflecting its value in this arid country.
A noun that describes a state of being overwhelmed by a situation OR refers to a very difficult situation that appears to have no solution.
Example
Haaah ma1 wangu! I don't even have taxi fare to get there.
South Africa's scenic coastal city beneath Table Mountain.
Example
Cape Town's Robben Island held Nelson Mandela for 18 years.
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