Sapa

Sapa is the state of being broke or not having money or food at your disposal


So finally Sapa don catch this guy
Guy sapa hold me like this no be lie

Tsonga

It is a language


I speak Tsonga

Isidubada

Isidubada is an informal Xhosa dialect where you add a “d” after every sound. For example “Molweni” would be “modolwedenidi”.


Zikhona Sodlaka spoke isidubada in an episode of Gqeberha the Empire.

Nyuku

Word referring to money.


Where is my nyuku?

Mjondolo

Mjondolo is another term for informal settlements (mkhukhu).


There is an movement called Abahlali basemjondolo

Cyril Ramaphosa

Cyril Ramaphosa is the current president of the Republic of South Africa.


We are calling for Cyril Ramaphosa to answer for his Phala Phala farm saga.

NYKL

Ngiyakukhumbula, meaning I miss you


Girl: So whats up.

Guy: NYKL

Girl: Me Too

Piss pipe

A term that means a penis or dick.


I'll be back, gotta go drain the piss pipe.

Mamazala

Mamazala is a term used to refer to mother-in-law.


I'm so happy with my mamazala, unlike many people.

Belongings

It is a hybrid-English word that means to provide your full strength to accompilsh something important to you. It is used in many contexts depending on the message you want to convey.


As soon as he met her, belongings were given.
Wait for Thursday, we'll give your belongings.



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