Zama Zamas is a name given to illegal miners in South Africa. They find abandoned mines and start mining.
Example
Zama Zamas will stop at nothing to mine what they want.
Is a language created by dutch people, although in dutch translates to african it is not of that origin.
Example
I just learned to speak afrikaans.
Sbwl is an acronym, and slang for the Xhosa language, which originated from the South African word “ sabaweli”; the meaning of the word was, “ crave, desire, yearn or to want something”.
On social media; is meant to have been created by “gay Xhosa men “ to hide their desire for a woman's man on social media.
On social media; is meant to have been created by “gay Xhosa men “ to hide their desire for a woman's man on social media.
Example
1. Sbwl a good man.
2. Sbwl a man with a lot of money
Lord Kambala Day in South African football circles refers to September 5, 2020, a day etched in PSL (Premier Soccer League) history when Manuel 'Lord’ Kambala, playing for Baroka FC, scored a crucial equalizer against Kaizer Chiefs. That goal denied Chiefs the league title on the final day of the 2019/20 season, handing the championship to Mamelodi Sundowns instead. This singular moment earned Kambala the nickname "Lord Kambala" and immortalized his contribution to South African football lore.
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Happy Lord Kambala Day, everyone 🎉
A Xhosa term that directly translates to "y'all would shit".
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No one:
Black Coffee: Ninganya
South African slang term for the club, tavern, party, all the nice places.
Example
I miss how groove was before lockdown.
Fiti is derived from the term "fit" and is used to describe something that is good, cool, or trendy.
Example
Unapendeza, hizo nguo ni fiti!
You look great, those clothes are cool!
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