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NMU (formerly known as NMMU) is Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. It is the University you go to when you get rejected at Rhodes.

What does a Rhodes student and an NMU student have in common?
They both applied at Rhodes!

by Varsity Dude , 10 May 2022

Country: South Africa

Bhakaniya

This is the Orlando Pirates football club from Soweto, South Africa. A person who is a fan of Pirates can also be referred to as Bhakaniya.

Bhakaniya has not won the league in a while now.

by MXhosa , 01 May 2022

Country: South Africa

Zambuk

Zambuk Ointment is a popular ointment used for temporary relief of pain and itch. In Mzansi, it is mostly used for lips. People carry it in their pockets and bags. It is one of the most stolen items, together with pens at school.

Can I use your zambuk.

by MzansiEdits , 28 April 2025

Country: South Africa

Korobela

Korobela refers to a love potion given to a man or woman to love you more and be more submissive towards you.

She gave him korobela that's why she controls him like this.

by Sinazo , 05 May 2021

Country: South Africa

Kula

Ikula is an offensive term used to refer to Indian people.

He speaks like that because he is dating ikula.

by Skhokho , 16 June 2025

Country: South Africa

Mabena

A Mabena is a person who is always making mistakes and who is a disappointment.

Disappoint me again, Mabena.

by Skhokho , 01 May 2021

Country: South Africa

Iceboy

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.

Don't be fooled by all that alcohol he is carrying, he is just an iceboy and not the moreki.

by Varsity Dude , 05 May 2021