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Bafana Bafana

The South African national soccer team. The team that only qualifies by default (when they host).

Bafana Bafana plays shit!

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Fede

A term generally used as an informal greeting around Gauteng. Chances are no one will know how to reply to you if you use this term anywhere other than Gauteng.

Sharp fede majita, dintshang da?

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Bhebha

Bhebha is a Zulu slang term that means to have sex.

I know that guy, yho uyabhebha.

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Zulu

Zulu is the most widely spoken home language in South Africa (about 24% of the population), and it is understood by over 50% of South African population.

Zulu guys will hurt you big time.

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Intashi

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

labafana babhema intashi

- these boys smoke intashi

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Borga

Borga is a Ghanaian slang used to describe a man who just returned from overseas. Usually such a man dresses flamboyantly with chains and rings.

“My brother has just returned from overseas.”

“Oh nice. The borga has landed!”

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Tik

Tik is the South African street name for crystal meth. It also goes by the street name thsuf.

These boys smoke tik and terrorize the community.

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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.

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Lesotho

A mountainous Southern African kingdom completely surrounded by South Africa, known for textiles.

Lesotho is the only independent state in the world that lies entirely above 1,000 meters elevation.

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Lobola

The down-payment paid by the groom to the family of the bride before they can get married. It can be in the form of money or livestock.
I believe they call it a dowry in other parts of the world.

My family expects R200k lobola for you to marry me.

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