Dube is a historic, relatively affluent residential neighborhood in Soweto, Johannesburg, established in the 1950s for the Black middle class and named after educator John Langalibalele Dube.
Example

I was born and bred in Dube.

Maps • 20 March 2026
Nindahlule is a general Xhosa phrase meaning I'm in disbelief .
Example

out of disappointment : "yho hayi nindahlule"

Annie raghu • 24 January 2025

An older woman who prefers to date younger boys and usually spends money on them.
A female version of a blesser
Example

I really need a new sugar mama who's gonna pay my rent.

Sinazo • 19 April 2021
A popular South African Slang term for 'a long time ago' or 'back in the day'
Example

I know your dad from van toeka.

Varsity Dude • 04 August 2021

An exclamation used when the effects of weed, lean, alcohol, or another intoxicating substance suddenly kick in strongly. It expresses that moment when you feel yourself going into β€œsecond gear” and the high/intoxication hits noticeably harder.
Example

*You feel yourself tripping* β€œGidli”

5iy4 • 25 August 2026
Mzala is a Nguni term for Cousin.
Example

Mzala siyakwazi.
Cousin, we know you.

Chief • 09 September 2026

A name given to people of high status
Example

Mpesu

Antonio • 22 July 2021

HMU

Is an acronym mostly used in social media for hit me up (get in touch with me).
Example

If you are looking to buy tickets, hmu.

Skhokho • 10 May 2021

A Kinyarwanda hybrid term used to refer to a person who is dumb af and does some really dum shit.
Example

- We NGWIJE!

- Cyaze uri ngwije.

- Nelson ni yo ngwije ya mbere nabonye ndaq.

- Kenny Sol yarameze nka ngwije ari gupresenta.

. • 08 November 2023
A diverse Southern African nation with multiple capitals, known for wildlife and post-apartheid development.
Example

South Africa hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the first in Africa.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025


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