A snake in human form,could also be define as devil herself.
Example

Umuntu wesifaza utsandza imali.

samkelo 14 July 2024
Ityhagi is a derogatory term used to refer to a boy. Like an uncircumcised boy.
Example

I will not take directions from ityhagi.

MXhosa 13 July 2021

Hyena

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hyena A hyena is a medium-to-large carnivorous mammal belonging to the family Hyaenidae.
Example

I saw a hyena.

Pronunciation
by Anna
Anna 13 September 2026
cocaine(bad quality) that originates from KZN (KwaZulu Natal) mostly Durban and PMB
Example

labafana babhema intashi



- these boys smoke intashi

Notthebrand 19 May 2025

Podcast and Chill with MacG is a podcast owned and hosted by South African YouTuber MacG alongside Sol Phenduka and Ghost Lady. It is the biggest podcast in Africa in terms of numbers and popularity.

The podcast invites celebrities and public figures to take part in the Q&A sessions on the podcast.
Example

I really enjoy watching the Podcast and Chill. You can call me a Chiller.

Siya 10 May 2024
Tunisia's Mediterranean capital blending Arab medina and French colonial zones.
Example

Tunis' Bardo Museum houses the world's finest Roman mosaics.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

The act of pretending to be doing something while doing absolutely nothing. It was perfected by Panyaza Lesufi, Bheki Cele and Fikile Mbalula.

Lesufism involves; a strong PR team, looking busy, taking pictures, and garnering a huge following.
Example

Nothing will happen there, they will just take pictures and address the people. That’s lesufism for you.

Danny 20 July 2023
Is a colloquial Xhosa term for pubic hair.
Also see izinza.
Example

iinzeft zam ziyarhawzela.

MXhosa 12 May 2021

A lavish Nigerian party, especially Yoruba celebrations with music and food.
Example

We dey go owanbe this weekend.

Admin 26 July 2026
Nikhona is a Nguni term that means β€œare y’all here?” or β€œare y’all around?”

This term is mostly seen in TikTok comments by South Africans when they invade people’s comment sections.
Example

No one:



South Africans in comments: Nikhona? πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦

Chief 17 May 2024


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