Sesotho is the South Sotho language of the Basotho people, an official language in Lesotho and South Africa.
Example
I speak SeSotho at home.
The Shangaan people are a Southern African Bantu ethnic group formed in the 19th century when Zulu warriors led by Soshangane conquered and assimilated indigenous Tsonga people. Primarily residing in South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe, they are renowned for a rich culture that blends Nguni traditions with Tsonga language (Xitsonga) and history.
Example
I am looking for my Shangaan family.
A very bad way of spelling mntase. It is mostly used by Sotho/Tswana people to mock Xhosa people on social media.
Example
Yho motase, I couldn't believe what I saw.
The Western Cape is one of 9 South African provinces, with coasts bordering the Indian and Atlantic oceans. It's known for the port city of Cape Town, set beneath Table Mountain, part of a national park of the same name.
Example
I can't wait for the day I have enough money to visit Cape Town, in the Western Cape.
Is another word for nonsense or rubbish.
Example
The students write chuchubaby's during their exams.
Or who wrote the chuchubaby on my car.
A Xhosa term that means for nothing. Free; obtained without payment or difficulty.
Example
Buy 1 drink and get the second one simahla.
Is an abbreviation for Greatest Of All Time.
Example
Who is the GOAT between Messi and Ronaldo?
Imbudlu-mbudlu is a Xhosa colloquial term for a chubby or fat person.
Example
Did you see him, yimbudlu-middle after he got a job.
Kabo yellow is a nickname for South African soccer team Mamelodi Sundowns. Their home kit is yellow so I am guessing that's where the name comes from.
Example
Q: Which team do you support?
A: Kabo yellow
Persistent power outages / load-shedding. From Twi "dum" (off) and "sor" (on).
Example
Dumsor spoil my whole evening.
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