Mfethu

Mfethu is a Nguni term, short for mfowethu, meaning my brother. It is generally used to refer to a man, doesn’t have to be related to you.

Dankie for featuring me, mfethu.

Pronunciation:

Speke

A well shaped, clean and attractive girl

I saw a speke

Nzame

A phrase used by someone who isn't in the mood for anything

Akere you can see that I'm not in the mood? Nzame fela ke tlo bontsha Mmao

Carboy

Conductor driver assistant who collects fares.

I can't drive dis truck without a carboy

Sidl'ukotini

Directly translates to: We are eating cotton. This is a statement said when you feel that you've dressed to impress or you dress nicely in general.

"Sidl'ukotini kwedini, cava le jean kwedini" - Rick Rick

Cut Soap For Me

The term is believed to have originated from internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys. In Nigerian pop culture, it has become an alternative way of asking someone to show you the way.

My sister, cut soap for me na this New year!

Ag

(exclamation) – Expression of frustration, outrage, impatience or resignation.

Ag no! I spilled coffee on my keyboard again!

Glamour Boys

Glamour Boys is another nickname for the South African soccer team Kaizer Chiefs.

The Glamour Boys will beat Masandawana.

Dlozi

Idlozi is a Zulu term for Ancestor.
Plural: Amadlozi

I'm grateful for idlozi lami

Cattah

A rolled piece of cloth used to balance a load carried on the head

You boh, an get cattah to tow anybody load