A kasi word that is used to refer to money.
Example

I just need some zaka to buy the braai meat and all will be well

Mr Trends • 06 April 2021
Valaza is the nickname of Valentines Day. You know South Africans like shortening words.
Example

I need to find a date for Valaza next year.

Mane • 12 July 2025

It's a thing or something
Example

Iphi la wayi ?



In English - where is that thing?

Inkonde' magama • 09 February 2022
The word referring any form of educational institution, from pre-school all the way to University.
Example

Did you go to Sgela? Did you go to School?

Mntungwa • 05 July 2021

No problem; all good.
Example

You wan come? No wahala.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
Is the sexual position where the woman goes on top of a man (AKA cowgirl).
Example

A lot of women struggle with woman on top.

Sinazo • 13 May 2021

Tanzania's bustling port city and gateway to Zanzibar.
Example

Dar es Salaam's Kariakoo market is the busiest in East Africa.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
Bhebha is a Zulu slang term that means to have sex.
Example

I know that guy, yho uyabhebha.

OD • 15 May 2024

Refers to being good, okay or doing well/fine.
Example

- How are you? Are you okay?

- Ngimnandi

Baba Ka ThabileJr • 20 October 2021
Open-air museum of ancient temples and tombs on the Nile River.
Example

Luxor's Karnak Temple complex covers over 200 acres.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025


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