Touba

Holy city of Mouride Sufism with the Great Mosque of Touba.


Touba's Grand Magal pilgrimage attracts over 2 million visitors annually.



Tikoloshe

In Zulu/Xhosa mythology, Tikoloshe, Tokoloshe, Tokolotshe, De'Avion or Hili is a dwarf-like water sprite. It is considered a mischievous and evil spirit that can become invisible by drinking water or swallowing a stone. Tokoloshes are called upon by malevolent people to cause trouble for others.


*My child misbehaves*
Me: If you don't behave, I will call the tikoloshe to beat you.



Umkhonto

Umkhonto is a Nguni term or word for a spear (the weapon).


Ndicela undinike umkhonto wam.
Can you please give me my spear.



Kaka

Ikaka is a Xhosa term for shit or feces.


Uthetha Ikaka.
You are talking shit.



Izinyoka

Izinyoka is a South African term that is used for Electricity cable thieves.

Izinyoka means snakes in Zulu (direct translation)


We don't have electricity here because of izinyoka.



Bafana Bafana

The weakest soccer team in Africa and the rest of the world.


Even Banyana Banyana can beat your beloved Bafana Bafana.



Nyash

It's a boneless, spongy and soft structure at the back of a woman,consisting of eastern and western hemispheres that make men go crazy.


Siiet! That woman has some fine soft Nyash.



Ane deng

A SePitori word meaning "something"


"Ako botse ane deng mfanaka"
"Let me tell you something buddy"



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



Kangethe

A man with a weak and feminine personality


hey wena stop acting like a kangethe




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