Mkhaba

A Zulu term that refers to a huge belly, mostly seen in tenderpreneurs. Sotho people can spell it as mokhaba.


Stomach in, chest out. Umkhaba must fall.



Cut Soap For Me

The term is believed to have originated from internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys. In Nigerian pop culture, it has become an alternative way of asking someone to show you the way.


My sister, cut soap for me na this New year!



KZN

KZN or KwaZulu Natal is a costal province in South Africa, known for its beaches and mountains. It is dominated by the Zulu tribe.


I need to visit KZN in December.



Makoya

A South African term that denotes that a person or thing that is authentic, real, or legitimate.


Zambuk is the real makoya.



Inyanga

Inyanga is mostly a traditional herbalist and does not usually perform rituals that are common to those that a Sangoma performs.


I went to see Inyanga when I was not feeling well.



CPUT

Cape Peninsula University of Technology also known as "Ingenile" it is high school that is based i Cape Town that accommodates amanxila, people who like alcohol and drunkards.


CPUT learners 🗣: Ingenile "R1500"
After 3 days: Bank balance 0.00



Ngquza

Ingquza is a Zulu word that means vagina/pussy.


You need to rest, ingquza yakho is tired.



Khongolose

"Khongolose" is a Zulu word, often used colloquially, that translates to "congress" or "the ANC," which stands for the African National Congress, a South African political party. It's essentially a slang term or a nickname for the ANC.


Phatha Khongolose, phatha.



Nap

'N' a slight sleep or short sleep, especially during the day.


I wanna take a nap in my room.
I thought he want to catch a nap.



Patla

Someone who is not good at something


Chomi ya ka ke patla ka bolo




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