Financial comma
When you are almost broke, you are only left with money to survive for less than a week.
I can't go out today, I'm in a financial comma, and I'm only getting paid next week.
Tikoloshe
In Zulu/Xhosa mythology, Tikoloshe, Tokoloshe, Tokolotshe, De'Avion or Hili is a dwarf-like water sprite. It is considered a mischievous and evil spirit that can become invisible by drinking water or swallowing a stone. Tokoloshes are called upon by malevolent people to cause trouble for others.
*My child misbehaves*
Me: If you don't behave, I will call the tikoloshe to beat you.
Bergie
A derogatory term, originally referred to homeless people who sheltered in the forests of Cape Town’s Table Mountain. It’s now a derogatory word for homeless people in general.
He left home now he is a bergie.
Mampara Week
Mampara week is the week before payday, where everyone just doesn’t have money.
Friend: Let’s go out.
Me: I can’t, you know it’s Mampara Week.
Cotton-sangoma
A cotton-sangoma is someone who is known for their fashion sense & their unique style.
Indeed that lad is a cotton-sangoma