Gqeberha

New name for Port Elizabeth.


Did you hear that Port Elizabeth is now called Gqeberha?



Marete

A baSotho/Tswana term for Balls (As in testicles, not a soccer ball).


O boa marete saan



Gurans

Gurans is a slang term used by Cape Town Xhosa speaking community that means war between rival gangs or individuals.


Ingathi ikhona igurans between lamajita.
It looks like there is some war/conflict between those guys.



shlama

meaning shit that comes out of your anus (ndunu)


have uyishlama wena.(you are shit)
siyaphuma ishlama lapho.(is the shit coming out there)



Nigeria

Africa's most populous country and largest economy, with oil wealth and vibrant creative industries.


Nollywood, Nigeria's film industry, produces more movies annually than Hollywood.



icatchile idyan

This means that the dyan has caught feelings.


I can't believe icatchile idyan.



Mandilale

Its a Xhosa word meaning lemme sleep . often used when someone is tired & they want to rest


Andidinwe hayi mandilale



Lepara

A SePitori word that usually refers to a guy that can handle difficult situations, or is brave enough to do things other people can't do.

It could also mean someone who is well respected because of his status in society.


Mpho ke lepara joe, he just approached that hot girl sitting over there.



Durban

Durban is a beautiful coastal city in the eastern parts of KZN province, South Africa.


I love the weather in Durban, man.



Dagga

Dagga is the term we use in South Africa to refer to weed.


I can't wait to get home and smoke my dagga.




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