After Tears
A party/celebration held after a funeral to celebrate the deceased person's life.
Where are we having the After Tears?
Amapiano Colonisers
This is a name given to Nigerians after they tried stealing amapiano from South Africans.
Amapiano colonisers are all over Sunnyside and Hillbrow.
Mswapheni
A person, usually a blesser or sugar mama who just swipes his/her card without any hesitation.
We are out of beer... mswapheni
We are out of meat... mswapheni
garri
Garri, pronounced gah-ree,, is made from granulated cassava, a root vegetable that's poisonous unless you peel and cook it first. Commonly found in West Africa, there are two types of garri: yellow and white. The flavor depends on how long it's been fermented and the presence of palm oil.
The prices of staple foods such as rice, beans and garri have increased astronomically.
Jollofites
Is a name given to a child or children born from South Africa Lady who date a Nigerian guy.
How are your jollofites doing?
amaWaka Waka
A term used in South African high schools—coined by the Matric Class of 2024—to refer to students born in 2010 during the FIFA World Cup hosted in South Africa. The nickname comes from the tournament’s official anthem, “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” by Shakira. It’s commonly used to refer to Grade 8 learners of 2024, most of whom were born that year.
Eish, amaWaka Waka were making noise while we were writing.