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.



Benin

A West African country known as the birthplace of voodoo, with historical kingdoms and growing cotton industry.


We studied the ancient Kingdom of Dahomey in what is now modern Benin.



Kaffir

A racial slur that was (and still) used by racist whites to refer to black people in South Africa.


She got arrested for calling black protester kaffir.



JOMO

Joy Of Missing Out. Feeling content with staying in and disconnected as a form of self-care.
Antonym: FOMO


Ever since I stopped drinking, I moved from FOMO to JOMO.



2 Bob

2 bob refers to the 20 cent coin


Uncle: My boy, go buy me some bread at the shop, I will give you 2 bob when you come back.



Mgarimbe

Mgarimbe is the legend who gave us the hit song Sister Betina.


Mgarimbe deserves a lifetime achievement award.



Pozi

The word referring to a "Place", could be a Home, special venue or any place.


We will meet at my Pozi..We will meet at my house.



Ngudu

The 750ml or 660ml beer or cider (quart).
Can also be called Ngud (without the last u)


Yabona ng'zomosha kakhulu
Ng'zoshay'iNgud



Tembisa

Tembisa or Thembisa is a large township situated to the north of Kempton Park on the East Rand, Gauteng, South Africa.


Tembisa is my Kasi. 1632 for life.



Xhosa

That South African language with all the clicks. The people who speak this language think they breathe flavoured air


No one: Thabo: I only date Xhosa chicks even though I know they will suck me dry.




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