Chomi

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


Chomi, let's go out tonight.



Nikhona

Nikhona is a Nguni term that means “are y’all here?” or “are y’all around?”
This term is mostly seen in TikTok comments by South Africans when they invade people’s comment sections.


No one:

South Africans in comments: Nikhona? 🇿🇦



Cape Flats

The term Cape Flats refers to a flat, sandy stretch of land which is located on the outskirts of the city of Cape Town. It has been accurately described as the "dumping ground of apartheid" and it is here that people of colour (non-whites in "old South Africa" language) were relocated to in terms of the infamous Group Areas Act.


I am from the Cape Flats where we hear gunshots every night.



Mapakisha

A South African slang term for someone with a big butt or nyash.


I don't like squats cause I don' t wanna be a mapakisha.



Chiller

A chiller is the name given to a diehard fan of the popular South African podcast called Podcast and Chill with MacG.
Plural: Chillers


I never miss an episode of Podcast and Chill because I'm a true Chiller.



Pesa

In Swahili "Pesa" means money.


Jamaa ana pesa nyingi



Jah Gold

Humphrey Taremwa Hafiz commonly known as Jah Gold was born and raised in Kampala, He started music at home by listening to tapes on his Father's cassette and listening to Madilu system and Franco Luambo (Tp OK Jazz) ,he then developed his talent more at school and churches where he could lead choirs during his early years.


Jah Gold Music



Mandilale

Its a Xhosa word meaning lemme sleep . often used when someone is tired & they want to rest


Andidinwe hayi mandilale



Swi

Swi is a Zimbabwean slang term for Alright/Fine.


The poem you wrote ibinguswi



Gqolo

igqolo is a Xhosa term for a stingy person.


Did you expect a trip to Durban but you know you are dating igqolo.




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