Kapa is the Xhosa name for Cape Town.
Example

Ndiphuma eKapa mna.

Percy • 27 April 2025
An influencer is a person that usually has a lot of followers on Social Media and might get paid to post (promote) some things.
Example

These influencers these days think they breathe flavoured air.

Sinazo • 11 May 2021

Wendy Williams day is a holiday that is celebrated in South Africa every year on April 10th... This is of course according to Wendy Williams and whoever lied to her because there's no such.
Example

We are having a huge braai for Wendy Williams Day.

Mbali • 18 March 2021
A bottle of liquor.
Example

Tulinunua mzinga ya whiskey.

Admin • 26 July 2026

A person who is always doing stupid things.

A foolish person.
Example

Nnenna be mugu oh.

Adeola • 02 December 2022
Can also be spelled Bhabhalaza, Babalaz, bhabhalazi - is a hangover or that feeling in the morning after a night of heavy drinking.
Example

I'm struggling to wake up today because babalaas is nyisaring me.

Sinazo • 12 April 2021

Skhothane (plural: izikhothane) is a vibrant South African youth subculture. It is known for competitive dance-offs, loud designer fashion, and extreme displays of wealth.
Example

I remember Don Dada being one of the biggest skhothane back in the day.

Africtionary AI • 27 July 2026
Wena is a Nguni term that means “you”.
Example

Hey wena, come here.

DRex • 05 June 2024

The nickname for township of Alexandra in Johannesburg., also known as Alex. It has been compared to the Gomora in the Bible.
Example

If you value your safety, don't drive in Gomora at night

Mr Trends • 15 April 2021
Also known as Pretoria. This is the capital city of South Africa. The people of this city speak what they call SePitori.
Example

I know I'm a dick, akere I'm from Pitori.

DRex • 19 July 2020


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