Chankura

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


I want to go out but the problem ke chankura.



Dispa

Dispa is a Xhosa slang term that means to sleep.


Sure boss, ndisayo dispa ngoku.
Sure boss, I am going to sleep now.



Botswana Pula

Currency of Botswana (BWP) issued by the Bank of Botswana. 1 Pula = 100 thebe.


Pula means "rain" in Setswana, reflecting its value in this arid country.



Madibas

A term used in South Africa to refer to money. Madiba is Nelson Mandela's clan name and his face is on the South African bank notes, hence the term.


I can’t come if there’s no Madibas.



Igali

Igali is a term used in parts of the Eastern Cape to refer to a shack.


Igali lam liyavuza.



Ugandan Shilling

Currency of Uganda (UGX) issued by the Bank of Uganda. 1 Shilling = 100 cents.


The current shilling was introduced in 1987 after economic reforms.



Ohole

Is an Oshiwambo word that simply means love


Ohole so nice



Nyatsi

A nyatsi is a woman who is dating a married man. Sort of the same as a side chick.


No one:
Daily Sun: Korobela chased my nyatsi.



Nozala

Unozala is a Xhosa slang term that means mother.


Ndikhumbula unozala now
I miss my mom.



Sishumane

Isishumane or sishimane is a South African term used to refer to a single person who is not single by choice. It is mostly used in a mocking manner.


Aisuka, that one sisishumane esikhulu.




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