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.

Varsity Dude 27 August 2021

Dlala

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Dlala is a South African term that means to play.
Example

Sidlala i diski.
We are playing football.

Chief 3 hours ago

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.
Example

These power cuts are annoying but 'n Boer maak 'n plan.

Gert 04 November 2022
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.

Sgasa 21 May 2025

A romantic partner or side lover kept discreetly.
Example

Him get code for that side.

Admin 26 July 2026
A small West African country with Portuguese influence, cashew production, and political challenges.
Example

Guinea-Bissau's economy depends heavily on cashew nut exports.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

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

Adeola 11 July 2020
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.

Khisa 10 April 2023

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.

Siya 04 June 2024
Ajebutter is a term that refers to someone born with a silver spoon or born rich.
Example

That guy is an ajebutter.

Adeola 06 September 2022


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