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The East Rand is a major urban area located in the Gauteng province of South Africa. It includes the towns of Bedfordview, Benoni, Boksburg, Brakpan, Edenvale, Germiston, Kempton Park, Linksfield and Modderfontein.

I grew up in the East Rand.

by Maps , 14 June 2024

Country: Zimbabwe

Swi

Swi is a Zimbabwean slang term for Alright/Fine.

The poem you wrote ibinguswi

by Thandazani , 05 January 2025

Country: South Africa

Ntjaka

Ntjaka is a Sotho slang term that loosely translates to "my dog". It is used in the context of a friend (my friend).

I'll see you tomorrow, ntjaka.

by Morena , 24 May 2024

Country: Nigeria

How far

This is a common Nigerian greeting that means "How is everything?" or "How is it going?". It is a simple, informal greeting that’s best used with people you know well, or in casual settings.

Hey man, How far?

by Adeola , 27 July 2020

Country: South Africa

Fong Kong

Fong Kong is a term generally used in South Africa to refer to a fake item (it can be fake clothing, fake phone, anything fake).

I won't buy from Sis Ntosh, she sells Fong Kong Air forces.

by DRex , 30 August 2024

Country: South Africa

Mamazala

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

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

by Sinazo , 10 May 2021

Country: South Africa

Dzubha

Dzubha is a slang term for a chubby or fat person.

Did you see that dzubha over there?

by Xhosa Nostra , 17 July 2025

Country: South Africa

Yah neh

Its a word that is mostly used out of disappointment or maybe when seeking attention from someone who's ignoring you

Outta disappointment : "yah neh,that boy really turned out to be a skrr skrr"

When seeking attention :
you : yah neh😒
Her : what
You : so you just gonna ignore me like that

by BkayGee , 26 May 2021