Transi

Itransi is a South African kasi slang term for a car.

The first thing I would buy if I win the lotto is itransi.

Mazimba

Shona slang that generally refers to Zimbabweans, particularly in a playful or informal manner. It’s derived from the term “Zimbabwe,” and is often used to describe Zimbabwean people as a group.

someone might say, “Mazimba anoda kuenda kuJoni”—meaning, “Zimbabweans like going to Johannesburg” (often for work or business). The term is typically not derogatory but can carry a sense of national pride or identity in informal conversation.

Ag

(exclamation) – Expression of frustration, outrage, impatience or resignation.

Ag no! I spilled coffee on my keyboard again!

Mjondolo

A figurative term used by South African students when they plan to create a WhatsApp group and share test questions.

Ukhona umjondolo osuvuliwe bahlali? Phela ziyakhala k'sasa

Yellow Bone

A term that is used to refer to light skinned people (mostly girls).
If you are a guy and someone calls you a yellow bone, then something is wrong my guy 😂

We were just chilling and this yellow bone came in and everyone was looking at her. It was like a dream 😍

Same WhatsApp group

A phrase that is used to describe similar things, people, behaviors or situations.

ANC supporters and Bushiri supporters - Same WhatsApp group!

Imana

The creator and ruler of the universe and source of all moral authority; the supreme being.

God help us.
Imana idufashe.

Dyco

An aura having a frame of mind that will last a lifetime, has epiphany

Tell Dyco to come and do the greats he always does

Thobela

Thobela will be "Be obedient" in IsiXhosa

Thobela abase magunyeni
Be obedient to authorities

Pronunciation:

Bhisho

Bhisho is an unknown ghost town that happens to be the Capital of the Eastern Cape province for some reason.

You would have to pay me to stay in Bhisho.