Japa

Japa is a slang term derived from the Yoruba language. Japa simply means ‘to run swiftly’ out of a dangerous situation.

To 'Japa' means to abort, run, avoid, terminate, retreat or remove yourself from a situation, if used in a sentence.

I wan japa go South Africa next year.

Mdidi

A vulgar or explicit way to say butt or ass.

Do not say this to anyone or you will be moered. 

You are mad, mdidi wakho. 

Shandapha

A term that is used to refer to a beautiful woman.
Can also be spelt as chandapha.

yoh this girl ke shandapha.

Voke

To tease or make fun of

Please don’t voke me.

ilolo

ilolo is a Xhosa term for a loner.

Mna ndililolo, andinamntu.

I am a loner, I have no one.

Male Bestie

The most dangerous creature. Male bestie is the guy your girlfriend always tells you not to worry about but you don't know what they do behind closed doors. He is the guy that's always waiting for you to fuck up.

My guy be careful of your girl's male bestie.

Uyanya

A Xhosa term for 'You are shitting'. It can also mean 'she or he is taking a shit', depending on the context.

Man 1: Where is he?
Man 2: Uyanya (He is taking a shit)

Woman 1: I will beat you!
Woman 2: Uyanya (You are shitting)

Msotra

Msotra is the slang term for Soweto township.

Ngise Msotra and I'm chillin' with the thugs

Umakoti

Umakoti is a Nguni term for a bride or bride to be.

Are you ready to be umakoti apha ekhaya?

Botswana

A stable democracy in Southern Africa famous for its wildlife, diamond mining, and the Kalahari Desert.

Botswana's Okavango Delta is one of Africa's premier safari destinations.