A widely used slang term for saying someone has caught feelings.
Example

I can't believe icatchile idyan.

Sinazo 10 May 2021
Iponi is a term they use in Gqeberha for a guy, a gent, a bro. Sort of Mjita.
Example

Yho I haven’t seen la poni in a while.

MXhosa 08 March 2023

KZN

KZN or KwaZulu Natal is a costal province in South Africa, known for its beaches and mountains. It is dominated by the Zulu tribe.
Example

I need to visit KZN in December.

OD 31 May 2024
No problem; all good.
Example

You wan come? No wahala.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026

Is an Oshiwambo word that simply means love
Example

Ohole so nice

Me β˜ΊοΈπŸ’• 23 September 2021
A mountainous Southern African kingdom completely surrounded by South Africa, known for textiles.
Example

Lesotho is the only independent state in the world that lies entirely above 1,000 meters elevation.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

Not to be confused with a town (place). To town is the act of having unprotected sex (skoon). It is generally used by Xhosa people.
Example

Ey wena the way you like to town, you will get sick.

MXhosa 17 May 2021
It is a "Lobedu" word, It is used as a swear word and can be vulgar, which means 'Anus/Asshole"."Lobedu" A language widely known in Limpopo commonly known as "Khelobedu"
Example

You don't randomly say it, as it can be very vulgar, "Toko yao" which means "Your asshole".

Keletso 16 March 2026

In South African restaurants, Mondays are known as Mogodu Mondays, where they serve Mogodu, usually on special.
Example

Let’s go to Mogodu Monday next week.

Mamba 17 June 2025
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.
Example

I wish I could see Ghost Lady some day.

Siya 10 May 2024


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