Igqwirha is a Xhosa term for someone who practices witchcraft (a witch).
Example

Ligqwirha ke la sisi
That woman is a witch.

Sinazo 29 June 2021
Of Zulu origin, this directly translates to "burn meat". It is the Zulu equivalent to a braai. In most cases, it refers to a place that sells and "braais" meet.
Example

Let's go braai some meat at that Shisa Nyama.

Chief 23 July 2020

A phrase that is used to describe similar things, people, behaviors or situations.
Example

ANC supporters and Bushiri supporters - Same WhatsApp group!

Sinazo 13 November 2020
Idlala is a Kasi term for a house.
Example

I want to buy idlala before I turn 30.

Skhokho 04 August 2021

Kpekus is a Nigerian slang term that means a vagina.

It can sometimes also mean sex
Example

You no want this kpekus?

Adeola 15 May 2024
eMonti is the Xhosa name for East London, a city on the southeastern coast of South Africa.
Example

Masambe siye eMonti.

Let's go to East London.

Maps 14 June 2024

In Swahili "Biashara" means business.
Example

Nimeanzisha biashara ya ujenzi.

Peter 12 August 2024
DR Congo's sprawling capital on the Congo River, full of musical energy.
Example

Kinshasa's MarchΓ© de la LibertΓ© sells everything from electronics to exotic foods.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

It's a Zulu word that describes your are going through a lot or bad things are about to happen to you
Example

Ziyakhala ke manje

Thiizo Phumlanii Hlalu 25 April 2022
Benoni is a town in Ekurhuleni municipality, Gauteng, South Africa. It is notorious for hijacking.
Example

I am never going to Benoni again after what I saw today.

DRex 06 March 2023


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