Taima

Taima is a slang term for dad or father.


I will be chilling with taima tomorrow.



Moreki

The guy who buys the alcohol and make sure that everyone is taken care of.


If you still want to drink, please o ska bora moreki my sister.



7 Colours

A meal that is generally cooked on Sundays in many households across Mzansi. It is coined as 7 colours because it comprises a lot of colourful ingredients; a mix of vegetables, starch and meat that make up various colours.


I went home last weekend and my highlight was the 7 colours oledi cooked.



Guinea

A West African country with mineral riches including bauxite, facing political instability.


Conakry, Guinea's capital, is located on the Atlantic coast on the Tombo Island.



Speke

A well shaped, clean and attractive girl


I saw a speke



Colloquial

(of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary.


We use a lot of colloquial terms in our everyday lingo.



Soweto

The biggest township in South Africa which is located in the Gauteng province.


I am from the dusty streets of Soweto.



GNU

GNU, or Government of National Unity, is a government that was proposed by the ANC after they failed to achieve above 50% in the 2024 Elections. It entails forming a broad coalition government consisting of all parties represented in the national legislature. 


I don't know how to feel about this GNU. 



Holding a candle

A term used when someone tags along with a couple, either on a date or when they are just chilling.


I'm tired of always being the one holding a candle. I need a girlfriend.



Covivi

Another term that refers to Covid / Coronavirus.
Also see Coco


The third wave of covivi is looming.




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