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Nikhona is a Nguni term that means “are y’all here?” or “are y’all around?”
This term is mostly seen in TikTok comments by South Africans when they invade people’s comment sections.

No one:

South Africans in comments: Nikhona? 🇿🇦

by Chief , 17 May 2024

Country: Gabon

Gambia

Africa's smallest mainland country along the Gambia River, known for beaches and political transition.

The Gambia is surrounded by Senegal on three sides and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.

by Travel Admin , 23 June 2025

Country: South Africa

Amapiano

A popular type of House Music that has taken South African music scene by storm. It involves a lot of Piano playing, hence the name amapiano.

Kabza De Small is the king of Amapiano.

by Danny , 15 April 2021

Country: South Africa

Ukutya

Ukutya is the Xhosa formal term for food.

Ndifuna ukutya kwam.
I want my food

by LinguistZA , 07 September 2022

Country: South Africa

Meneer Magongwa

A situation where you don't have money and you have no means of getting it.

I'm so Meneer Magongwa these days.

by Mbali , 05 April 2021

Country: South Africa

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.

by MzansiEdits , 28 April 2025

Country: South Africa

Ama2000

Anyone born between 1998 and 2005. That's the Skrr skrr generation. You will see them with their durags and tight pants.

Ama2000 like thinking that they know everything.

by Mr Trends , 09 November 2020

Country: Botswana

Hurda

The act of breaking someone's heart either through cheating or any malpractice that automatically leads the end of a relationship. Often used in a phrase "ba tlao hurda" meaning they will hurt you

Ba tlao hurda, banunur!

by Loruo Bond Rampha III , 25 May 2021