Askies

Askies is an Afrikaans term for Sorry. It is however used informally in almost all the South African languages for apologising.


I didn't see you there, askies for stepping on you.



Uganda

An East African country known as the 'Pearl of Africa', with Lake Victoria and mountain gorillas.


Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is home to nearly half the world's mountain gorillas.



Apartheid

Literally means “apartness” in Afrikaans, apartheid was the policy of racial segregation implemented by the South African National Party from 1948 to 1994, resulting in the oppression and labour exploitation of South Africa’s black majority, and their systematic exclusion from the country’s mainstream economic, educational and social life.


The struggles of black people we see today is the legacy of the apartheid regime.



Coconut

Used as a racist remark towards black people who behave like Caucasians (White people).  Derived from the coconut fruit - "brown on the outside, white on the inside".


What were you expecting from this one? He is a coconut anyways. 



Makoya

A South African term that denotes that a person or thing that is authentic, real, or legitimate.


Zambuk is the real makoya.



Toko

It is a "Lobedu" word, regarded as a swear word and can be vulgar, which means 'Anus/Asshole".


As it is vulgar and generally considered an insult,you don't randomly use it, however You can say "Toko yao" which means "Your asshole/anus".



Wud

It's those mxit abbreviations from back in the day that means "What are you doing"


Guy: Hi
Girl: Hi
Guy: Hud
Girl: Gud u
Guy: Gud, wud?



Jah Gold

Humphrey Taremwa Hafiz commonly known as Jah Gold was born and raised in Kampala, He started music at home by listening to tapes on his Father's cassette and listening to Madilu system and Franco Luambo (Tp OK Jazz) ,he then developed his talent more at school and churches where he could lead choirs during his early years.


Jah Gold Music



Kotini

Local term for cotton.


Sidl'ukotini kwedini.



South Ah

Another slang term for South Africa, mostly used in Social Media.


Twitter post caption: It can only be South Ah




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