South Africa
South Africa is a country on the southernmost tip of the African continent.
I was born and bred in South Africa.
Tight Nyansh
Conservative, miserly, cheap or
Extreemly stingy.
He eats once a day to save money." He wan do tight- yansh".
Toyi-toyi
A quasi-military dance-step characterized by high-stepping movements, performed either on the spot or while moving slowly forwards, usually by participants in protest gatherings or marches, and accompanied by chanting, singing, and the shouting of slogans
They were toyi-toying for the lack of service delivery in their community and apparently the money was misused by a local tenderpreneur
Botswana Pula
Currency of Botswana (BWP) issued by the Bank of Botswana. 1 Pula = 100 thebe.
Pula means "rain" in Setswana, reflecting its value in this arid country.
Grigamba
Grigamba is a derogatory term used in South Africa to refer to a foreigner.
She really likes going out with ama grigamba.
Gauteng
Gauteng is the smallest yet richest province in South Africa. That is where you will find Johannesburg and Pitori
I was born and raised in the Gauteng Province.
Sisekakeni
Sisekakeni is a general Xhosa phrase that means we are in trouble. It directly translates to "we are in shit" or "we are in deep shit"
Friend: The petrol prices went up again.
Me: Sisekakeni