The Northern Cape is South Africa's largest province, with desert landscapes, wildlife and gemstones.
Example
I have never been to the Northern Cape.
North West is an inland South African province that borders Botswana. Its landscape is defined by mountains in the northeast and bushveld scattered with trees and shrubs.
Example
I can't wait to go to North West and see Sun City.
Nelson Mandela was a South African politician, anti-apartheid activist, and statesman who served as South Africa’s first black president from 1994 to 1999.
Example
I wonder if Nelson Mandela would be proud of what the ANC is doing to the people of South Africa 🤔
Ntjaka is a Sotho slang term that loosely translates to "my dog". It is used in the context of a friend (my friend).
Example
I'll see you tomorrow, ntjaka.
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.
This term is mostly seen in TikTok comments by South Africans when they invade people’s comment sections.
Example
No one:
South Africans in comments: Nikhona? 🇿🇦
Ngqaya is a term mostly used in Cape Town that means to buy.
Example
Ekse, ndifuna ukungqaya lewey.
Ekse, I want to buy this thing.
A person with a heart made out of ice, with rotten intentions.
Example
Ngwanyana o wa tela.
Tsonga romantic language words used to refers to "I LOVE YOU💚".
Example
Ndza ku rhandza my wife/husband/ and so on.....
NB: It is used at any person whom you want her/(...) to express your love.
Nyash simply means backside, booty, not just big one
Example
Jane has big nyash and Mary has small nyash
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