Ow

Ow is a term Xhosa girls use to refer to a boyfriend.


Ngeyam i-Ow, ndingalwa ndibebomvu.



Mauritian Rupee

Currency of Mauritius (MUR) issued by the Bank of Mauritius. 1 Rupee = 100 cents.


Features images of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam and local wildlife.



Pipi

Ipipi is a term in South Africa that means a penis.


Unepipi enkulu.
He has a big penis.



shlama

meaning shit that comes out of your anus (ndunu)


have uyishlama wena.(you are shit)
siyaphuma ishlama lapho.(is the shit coming out there)



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.



Senegal

A stable West African country with French influence, peanut production, and vibrant music scene.


Dakar, Senegal's capital, is the westernmost city on the African mainland.



Backroom

A backroom is a room in a yard that's usually at the back of the main house. It is mostly used for rental purposes.


I'm renting a backroom in Tembisa.



Braai

A widely used noun and verb for an outdoor ‘barbecue’ where meat is cooked over a fire or coal. A braai is a popular social event in South Africa and even has its own dedicated public holiday, known as National Braai Day, which coincides with Heritage Day celebrated annually on September 24.


Let's go buy some beer and some meat for tonight's braai.



Boda Boda

Boda bodas are bikes used as public transport in East Africa.


I got a boda boda to Ntinda



Vaslap

Vaslap or vaaslap is a term used to refer to bathing cloth. You know that cloth you use when you are bathing.


I need to get myself a new vaslap, this one is too old.




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