Tribalism

Tribalism is the attitude and practice of harbouring such a strong feeling of loyalty or bonds to one's tribe that one excludes or even demonises other tribes that do not belong to that group.

Tribalism is setting us back as black South Africans.

Situationship

A situationship is a romantic or sexual relationship that is not considered to be formal or established.

I’m considering turning my situationship into a relationship.

Fuan-fuan

Trouble; problem; headache(from Bassa)

Dis boy es full of fuan-fuan I do na wan any fuan-fuan

Fanagalo

Fanagalo or Fanakalo is an informal language mainly spoken in mines across South Africa. It is composed of frequently corrupted elements of the Nguni languages, English and Afrikaans.

I knew they were Zama zamas because I heard them speaking Fanagalo.

Mfowethu

Mfowethu is a Nguni term for "my brother". It can be used to refer to any male, it doesn't have to be your biological brother. It's like saying "bro".

Sure mfowethu, I will see you tomorrow.

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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.

We Meuuve

We Meuuve is a Nigerian slang term for "life goes on". It started from BBNaija 2020 star Vee Adeyele.

Life has been difficult but then, we meuuve!

Laduma

Laduma is a South African phrase that is generally spoken (or screamed) when a goal is scored in soccer.

What a goal... Laduuuuuuumaaaa!!!

Fighter

A general term used to refer to a member of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).

We are led by a very good fighter.

PK

Pastor's Kid or Preacher's Kid.
There's a stereotype that they grow up in very strict households but once they get their "freedom", they become very rachet.

The way she dances with that Savanna, you wouldn't believe that she is a PK.