Afrikaner

Afrikaners are a South African ethnic group descended from predominantly Dutch settlers first arriving at the Cape of Good Hope in the 17th and 18th centuries


Contrary to popular belief, Afrikaners are also Africans.



Ghost Lady

Ghost Lady is the co-host of the popular South African Podcast called Podcast and Chill with MacG and Sol Phenduka. As the name suggests, she doesn't appear on camera and her real name is unknown, but she plays a major role in the running of the Podcast.


I wish I could see Ghost Lady some day.



Nerovwo

Nerovwo mean Hear pray.


Nerovwo; nerovwo mē , here my prayer



Last number

Last number is a Kasi term for the best of the best, the top of the range, top class.


I'm buying the last number Kota.



Matric Dance

Also known as Matric Farewell - Is when grade 12 (last year of high school) learners have one final formal function, often followed by parties, underage drinking and bad decisions. Each school usually has its own dance and pupils usually come with a date and wear expensive suits and dresses.
Americans would call it prom


I don't know who I am going to take to the Matric Dance.



Shela

A Zulu word for asking a girl/guy out.


Ladies must also shela now. #WomenHaveToShela



Kganthe why?

It's a combination of two words, Sepedi and English, by Mogau Samson Leagathoko Malepe asking someone to rephrase their statement, or tell, "I don't vibe with you" or "I don't follow".


"Bra, I've been looking for you all-over, where did you dissappear to?"
MSL Malepe: "Kganthe why?(with an annoyed lookalike face)"



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.



Take it or leave it

These are the guys who sell alcohol during the hard lockdown, when there is an alcohol ban. They inflate their prices like crazy. You can even get an 1818 bottle for R850.
They got the name because they don't care, it's either you buy at their 500% price or you leave it.


I got this gin from my Take it or leave it guy.



Patla

Someone who is not good at something


Chomi ya ka ke patla ka bolo




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