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A Zulu term for a Loan Shark, someone who offers loans at extremely high interest rates, has strict terms of collection upon failure, and generally operates outside of local authority.

I need to pay the mashonisa otherwise he will keep my ID and Bank cards.

by Sinazo , 23 April 2021

Country: Tunisia

Tunisia

A North African country with Mediterranean beaches, ancient Carthage ruins, and Arab-Berber culture.

Tunisia was the birthplace of the Arab Spring protests in 2010-2011.

by Travel Admin , 23 June 2025

Country: South Africa

Oksalayo

What bitter people say after they've lost an argument but still do not want to admit that they were wrong.

It does not matter what you say, oksalayo I can beat you.

by Skhokho , 01 May 2021

Country: South Africa

Intashi

cocaine(bad quality) that originates from KZN (KwaZulu Natal) mostly Durban and PMB

labafana babhema intashi

- these boys smoke intashi

by Notthebrand , 19 May 2025

Country: South Africa

Sibeko

Sibeko is a term that has been used to refer to a drunkard. This is due to a character from the famous South African sitcom, Emzini wezinsizwa, who was always drunk.
Now Sibeko is synonymous for drunkard.

Why did you give him money, don't you know he's a Sibeko?

by MXhosa , 17 October 2021

Country: South Africa

Kotini

Local term for cotton.

Sidl'ukotini kwedini.

by Mbali , 26 April 2021

Country: South Africa

Western Cape

The Western Cape is one of 9 South African provinces, with coasts bordering the Indian and Atlantic oceans. It's known for the port city of Cape Town, set beneath Table Mountain, part of a national park of the same name.

I can't wait for the day I have enough money to visit Cape Town, in the Western Cape.

by Maps , 14 June 2024