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
Ballie is a Term in Mzansi that refers to an old man or a father.
Example

I met this other ballie yesterday and he gave me some good dating advice.

Mane 25 June 2021

South African slang term for R100 (1 Hundred Rands).
Some call it Klipa.
Example

I just need 2 drata then I'll be fine.

Sinazo 08 April 2021
Pardon me. Particularly in an official and formal setting e.g. in a meeting or when asking for forgiveness from the elderly.
Example

"Ngxe, bantakwethu." - Pardon me, my kin.

Tsar 01 November 2023

Ag

(exclamation) – Expression of frustration, outrage, impatience or resignation.
Example

Ag no! I spilled coffee on my keyboard again!

Sinazo 05 May 2021
To destroy, to leave in disorder or to mess up
Example

The how y’all now chakla this room, when I bop my eyes, that how it muh be clean.

James04 23 March 2025

Majita Monday is a movement striving to create a safe space for men to talk about their emotional intelligence and mental wellness. It is celebrated every Monday with the hashtag #MajitaMonday.
Example

Happy Majita Monday to you all, gents ❤

CG 28 November 2022

An Afrikaans word that has multiple meanings and which can be used in various contexts to describe many things from people to food to inanimate objects. It is used to convey the meaning of great, delicious, nice or fun. Make sure to roll the ‘r’ when pronouncing the word.

Example

That new movie is lekker!

That bunny chow was lekker!

I’m lekker, bru!

Chief 10 July 2020

It's a Xhosa slang word for a watch
Example

Where is ihlongo lam

snezzo 29 June 2024
a fairytale
Example

uthisha uzixoxele inganekwane

Nomzamo 03 August 2024


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