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Xhosa term derived from Mntakabawo which directly translates to "My dad's child". This term doesn't necessarily refer to someone you are related to. It can be used to refer to a friend or any random person.

I'm so tired mntkbw.

by Sinazo , 07 April 2021

Country: South Africa

Zama Zamas

Zama Zamas is a name given to illegal miners in South Africa. They find abandoned mines and start mining.

Zama Zamas will stop at nothing to mine what they want.

by CG , 03 November 2022

Country: South Africa

Mmata

My friend

Mmata im broke

by Godz , 02 December 2022

Country: South Africa

UCT

University of Cape Town. People who go there and Wits will make sure that it comes up in the conversation that they go there.

No one:
UCT student: So back in UCT, blah blah blah.

by Varsity Dude , 21 April 2021

Country: South Africa

Iyeza

Iyeza is anything and everything that heals.

Ina iyeza, sela iyeza.

by MXhosa , 30 October 2021

Country: South Africa

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.

by Chief , 24 July 2020

Country: South Africa

Jukulyn

Jukulyn is a very dangerous area of Soshanguve, beginning at the north end of the Mabopane Highway. Ambulances, courier services, e-hailing taxis and even pizza deliveries are a no-go in Jukulyn.

She wanted me to go pick her up kgante she stays in Jukulyn. I am not risking my life.

by Morena , 24 May 2024