Chomi

Chomi is a South African slang term for "friend", "pal", "mate".


Chomi, let's go out tonight.



Apartheid

Literally means “apartness” in Afrikaans, apartheid was the policy of racial segregation implemented by the South African National Party from 1948 to 1994, resulting in the oppression and labour exploitation of South Africa’s black majority, and their systematic exclusion from the country’s mainstream economic, educational and social life.


The struggles of black people we see today is the legacy of the apartheid regime.



Makhwapheni

Umakhwapheni is a more formal term for a side chick or a nyatsi.


His wife saw him at a restaurant with his makhwapheni.



Marrakesh

Red City known for souks, palaces, and the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square.


Marrakesh's Bahia Palace showcases exquisite Moroccan craftsmanship.



Seychellois Rupee

Currency of Seychelles (SCR) issued by the Central Bank of Seychelles.


Features unique island wildlife like the coco de mer palm.



2 Bob

2 bob refers to the 20 cent coin


Uncle: My boy, go buy me some bread at the shop, I will give you 2 bob when you come back.



Male bestie

Is someone whom u consider to be ur brother / someone close to u but some people think that a male bestie is someone who wants to ruin ur relationship. That is not true, a male bestie is like a boy bestie.


A male bestie stands by u when u are in tough times



Chankura

A slang term for money.
Can also be called amachankura.


I want to go out but the problem ke chankura.



Nzeft

Is a colloquial Xhosa term for pubic hair.
Also see izinza.


iinzeft zam ziyarhawzela.



Ngxaza

Ingxaza is a Xhosa slang term for pants.


“Chapha chapha chapha, amanzi ingxaza yam”




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