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Gqwirha

Igqwirha is a Xhosa term for someone who practices witchcraft (a witch).

Ligqwirha ke la sisi
That woman is a witch.

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Chakalaka

A spicy vegetable dish traditionally served as a sauce or relish with bread, pap, samp, stews or curries

A braai is not complete without chakalaka.

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Huzet

Normally used when asking what is wrong or what is going on.

Huzet ngawe?(What is wrong with you), huzet?( What happened)

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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

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Savuyi

An informal Xhosa slang term for "I am so happy / I am so excited". It is shortened from "Andisavuyi"

Kaizer Chiefs lost to Chippa Utd today, savuyi mntkbw.

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Kaaps

Kaaps or Afrikaaps is an Afrikaans dialect that is mainly spoken in the Cape Flats in Cape Town.

I thought I knew Afrikaans until I went to the Cape Flats and heard what they call Kaaps/Afrikaaps.

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Cameroon

A Central African country with diverse geography, cultures, and languages, often called 'Africa in miniature'.

Cameroon's national football team is nicknamed the Indomitable Lions.

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2 Bob

2 bob refers to the 20 cent coin

Uncle: My boy, go buy me some bread at the shop, I will give you 2 bob when you come back.

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Ziyamporoma

It is really good; it is intense.
Used to signify fun or excitement.

Yebo, ziyaporoma
Tshela u-barman nomayini

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Fede

Fede may be used to say "alright" or "okay" and it is mainly used that way in the southern townships of Johannesburg and many parts of Gauteng.

Fede, I'll sort it out.

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