A buff guy / those big guys at the gym.
Example

He has become a sgora now, the gym is helping him.

Mbali • 19 March 2021
10111, not to be confused with the police number, is the nickname that was given to Arthur Zwane (Mangethe) during his playing days.
Example

Arthur 10111 Zwane is doing well at AmaZulu.

Pronunciation
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CG • 22 July 2026

A Xhosa word for dating
Example

Umjolo uzokulimaza mntase

Mkhululi Maliza • 16 September 2021

IFP

Inkatha Freedom Party also known as IFP is a right-wing political party in South Africa. It usually challenges ANC in KZN.
Example

IFP is losing votes to MK in KZN.

OD • 31 May 2024

A spicy relish of Indian origin, much like a mix between chutney and a pickle and usually made from green mangoes.
Example

I eat everything with atchar 🤞🏽

Varsity Dude • 05 May 2021
A person that robs other people cash.
Example

I will never make an equal share i will tman or kingsley anyone because i have a family to feed.

busi • 11 January 2023

Fong Kong is a term generally used in South Africa to refer to a fake item (it can be fake clothing, fake phone, anything fake).
Example

I won't buy from Sis Ntosh, she sells Fong Kong Air forces.

DRex • 30 August 2024
Gugulethu is a township in Western Cape, South Africa and is around 20km from Cape Town. Its name is a contraction of igugu lethu, which is Xhosa for our pride / our hope.
Example

When i visit Cape Town, I make sure I go to Gugulethu.

Percy • 27 April 2025

Pinkies is a Kasi term for R50 or ZAR50, that is 50 rands.
Example

Now that the Cupcake has closed alcohol again, I heard that a ngud of Zamalek is pinkies from my Take it or leave it.

Mr Trends • 28 June 2021
Ukunqanqatheka is a Xhosa term for cigarette or tobacco cravings.

When one is craving a cigarette, we say unqanqathekile, or s/he will say ndinqanqathekile.
Example

The way ndinqanqatheke ngayo you'd swear I didn't just smoke now.

MXhosa • 21 May 2021


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