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Not to be confused with the clothing item. This is a SePitori term for R10 (Ten Rands). In other parts of South Africa, R10 is referred to as Tiger

Ke shota ka jacket, ntjaka.

by DRex , 25 July 2020

Country: South Africa

Kraal

An enclosure for livestock, or a rural village of huts surrounded by a stockade.

Make sure the kraal is clean before the elders come back.

by DRex , 05 May 2021

Country: Nigeria

Pozi

To stand and be at alert or wait.

Pozi for here. Meaning wait for (me) here.

Pozi make dem no loss you. Stand at alert so that you're not pickpocketed

by Abioye , 07 December 2024

Country: South Africa

Ungenaphi?

An African proverb (apparently), is taken from Xhosa and directly translate to "where do you enter?". It means how is that/this any of your concern?

Guy: I don't like the fact that you smoke.
Girl: Ungenaphi?

by Sinazo , 12 April 2021

Country: South Africa

Voetsek

This is the most common curse word, mostly used to chase a dog away.
Some may spell it as Tsek

Hey voetsek wena spottie. Go away.

by Chief , 10 July 2020

Country: South Africa

Tsek

Tsek is a shortened version of Voetsek, an insulting dismissal or exclamation of disgust.

Tsek wena, I don't want to talk to you.

by MzansiEdits , 28 April 2025

Country: South Africa

Gusheshe

A slang term or kasi term for BMW 325is.

They were spinning that gusheshe like crazy in Gomora last night.

by MXhosa , 17 May 2021

Country: South Africa

Ngudu

The 750ml or 660ml beer or cider (quart).
Can also be called Ngud (without the last u)

Yabona ng'zomosha kakhulu
Ng'zoshay'iNgud

by Skhokho , 01 May 2021

Country: South Africa

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela was a South African politician, anti-apartheid activist, and statesman who served as South Africa’s first black president from 1994 to 1999.

I wonder if Nelson Mandela would be proud of what the ANC is doing to the people of South Africa 🤔

by OD , 31 May 2024