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Gwijo

Igwijo or amagwijo are Xhosa songs that are usually sung in events such as sporting events or traditional events. They are sometimes made up on the spot.

I'm only going to that game for amagwijo.

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Betway

The online betting site that's chowing 90% of South African men and a couple of women.

Stop wasting your money on betting. Betway will kill you a real death.

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Anti-semitic

Hostile or prejudiced against Jewish people.

Kanye West is being canceled after he made some anti-semitic remarks.

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Ayisecace

A Xhosa term for "It's so obvious". It is mostly used when someone asks something that is very obvious.

Girl 1: I know it's lockdown, but are you really going to buy a Smirnoff 1818 for R500?

Girl 2: Ayisecace mntase

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Zambuk

Zambuk Ointment is a popular ointment used for temporary relief of pain and itch. In Mzansi, it is mostly used for lips. People carry it in their pockets and bags. It is one of the most stolen items, together with pens at school.

Can I use your zambuk.

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Skyf

Skyf is the moment you pass the cigarette from the owner to the parasite.

Please skyf nkawza

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Mahala

A Zulu term that means for nothing. Free; obtained without payment or difficulty. It is however not only used by Zulu, it has been incorporated to modern South African lingo.

Buy 1 drink and get the second one mahala.

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Mamazala

Mamazala is a term used to refer to mother-in-law.

I'm so happy with my mamazala, unlike many people.

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Mlungu

A Xhosa or Zulu term for a white person.

My best friend is umlungu.

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A loota continua

The looting continues.
This is a term that was first used in the 2020 covid-19 lootings that were happening in South Africa.

Covidpreneur 1: Which car are you buying with that Covid-19 money that's supposed to help your community?
Covidpreneur 2: Getting myself a G Class.
Covidpreneur 1: A loota continua

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