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A Zulu term for a Loan Shark, someone who offers loans at extremely high interest rates, has strict terms of collection upon failure, and generally operates outside of local authority.

I need to pay the mashonisa otherwise he will keep my ID and Bank cards.

by Sinazo , 23 April 2021

Country: South Africa

Kwerekwere

A derogatory term for foreigners in South African slang, particularly foreigners from African countries.
Can also be spelt as Kwirikwiri or kwarakwara.

Stop calling foreign people kwerekwere!

by DRex , 21 April 2021

Country: South Africa

Habiya

Another Xhosa term for vamna - which means a love portion given to your lover to make you love more.

"Ndingayitya nephepha layo lo habiya" - Driemanskap

by Sinazo , 05 May 2021

Country: South Africa

Izinza

Is a Xhosa term for pubic hair.

Voetsek utsho ngezinza ezibomvu.

by MXhosa , 12 May 2021

Country: South Africa

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.

by Maps , 14 June 2024

Country: South Africa

Biltong

A favorite South African snack made from dried and salted meat, similar to beef jerky. It is mostly loved by white South Africans when watching their rugby games.

Let's grab some biltong before we watch the game.

by DRex , 16 July 2020