Jacket

Not to be confused with the clothing item. This is a SePitori term for R10 (Ten Rands). In other parts of South Africa, R10 is referred to as Tiger


Ke shota ka jacket, ntjaka.



Egypt

A North African country with ancient civilization heritage, the Nile River, and significant Arab influence.


We marveled at the Pyramids of Giza during our trip to Egypt.



Mdantsane

Mdantsane is a township in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is the second largest township in South Africa, after Soweto.


That boxer is from the streets of Mdantsane.



Male bestie

Is someone whom u consider to be ur brother / someone close to u but some people think that a male bestie is someone who wants to ruin ur relationship. That is not true, a male bestie is like a boy bestie.


A male bestie stands by u when u are in tough times



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.



Thuso Phala

Thuso Phala is a popular dance move that was first started by the South African soccer player named Thuso Phala.


I'm learning the Thuso Phala dance.



icatchile idyan

This means that the dyan has caught feelings.


I can't believe icatchile idyan.



Mzansi

The colloquial term used by us South Africans to refer to our country. It is the Zulu word for the "South" part in South Africa. The full word is Mzansi Africa.


People of Mzansi will support their own.



Tsotsi

This is a general kasi term for a criminal.


He got mugged by some Tsotsi from town.



Zambian Kwacha

Currency of Zambia (ZMW) issued by the Bank of Zambia. 1 Kwacha = 100 ngwee.


Kwacha means "dawn" in Nyanja, symbolizing a new beginning.




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