Drata

South African slang term for R100 (1 Hundred Rands).
Some call it Klipa.


I just need 2 drata then I'll be fine.



Sibeko

Sibeko is a term that has been used to refer to a drunkard. This is due to a character from the famous South African sitcom, Emzini wezinsizwa, who was always drunk.
Now Sibeko is synonymous for drunkard.


Why did you give him money, don't you know he's a Sibeko?



Lungu

Noun 1: A christian thief who steals under the guise of humility.

Noun 2: A falsely humble person who wins public support by frequenting worshipping places.


The lungu of African politicians is the major contributing factor to abject poverty.



Dhloogle

Dhloogle is a term used on X, formerly Twitter to refer to Sizwe Dhlomo’s tendency of “knowing” everything under the sun. You can ask him anything and he will have an answer. No articles, no references, just him being sure about everything.


Guy 1: I just heard that in 1994, ANC won the elections but Nelson Mandela made the call to give it to the IFP for stability.

Guy 2: where did you hear that?

Guy 1: From Dhloogle.



After 9

After 9 is a term used to refer to men who act straight but are secretly gay or homosexual at night (After 9pm).


Ma after 9 are always after my friend at groove.



Shambula

This is a Kasi term for a very attractive lady.


Dai girl li shambula 🔥



Sauta

Another slang term for South Africa.
Also see South Ah


Madumane: Thank you Sauta for the love.



560

560 is a Xhosa slang term for main chick or the main partner.


I can't date you cause you know I have a 560.



Bafana Maths

Bafana Maths refers to the calculations Bafana Bafana usually does before qualifying for a major tournament. It usually entails “if team A wins, team B draws, and we win by so many goals, then we qualify”


We need Nigeria to beat Benin and we beat Rwanda, then we’ll qualify for the World Cup. My Bafana Maths is on point now.



DSD

DSD DUBULA SODUBULANA ugqoko oludlela imbongolo is the name of an african legend who has contributed a lot to the music genre of Maskandi


uma nilahla uDSD nina nizoshonaphi




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