Nelly M is the name that the recent generation / Social Media has given to former South African president, Nelson Mandela.
Example
I miss Nelly M, things would be better if he was still alive.
Dlala
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Dlala is a South African term that means to play.
Example
Sidlala i diski.
We are playing football.
It literally means a farmer makes a plan.
It’s testament to the fact that the Afrikaner will figure stuff out. If there’s a problem, he’ll find a workaround. If something is scarce, he’ll find a substitute.
It’s testament to the fact that the Afrikaner will figure stuff out. If there’s a problem, he’ll find a workaround. If something is scarce, he’ll find a substitute.
Example
These power cuts are annoying but 'n Boer maak 'n plan.
Xhosa for adventure. Also the nickname of the last independent Xhosa Paramount Chief. His birth name was Zotana. Often referred to as Sarhili from Sa - sire and Rhili - adventure. It means the father of adventure. As a youth he was said to have been an adventurist.
Example
I am going for a rhili.
A small West African country with Portuguese influence, cashew production, and political challenges.
Example
Guinea-Bissau's economy depends heavily on cashew nut exports.
A term used to describe someone regarded as a fool or someone who is very gullible or being conned
Example
My maga promise me hundred thousand Naira
A revered gay celebrity (Somizi Mhlongo) in South Africa. The name has come to identify a gay person.
Example
Girl 1: Check out that fine guy in a blue shirt.
Girl 2: Don't even bother, he's a Somizi.
Iphara is a South African slang term for a drug addict, mostly those ones who terrorise the community.
Example
He was doing well until he started smoking nyaope. He has now become iphara.
Ajebutter is a term that refers to someone born with a silver spoon or born rich.
Example
That guy is an ajebutter.
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