Is a name given to a child or children born from South Africa Lady who date a Nigerian guy.
Example
How are your jollofites doing?
Maskandi is a kind of Zulu folk music / genre that is dominant amongst the Zulu population of South Africa.
Example
I enjoy listening to Maskandi
My favourite Maskandi artist is Mgqumeni
A derogatory term, originally referred to homeless people who sheltered in the forests of Cape Townβs Table Mountain. Itβs now a derogatory word for homeless people in general.
Example
He left home now he is a bergie.
Vosloorus is a large township situated south of Boksburg and just east of Katlehong in Ekurhuleni, just 30 kilometres south-east of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
Example
I need to visit Vosloorus very soon.
Ukutula-tula is isiBhaca word meaning to wander around.
Example
Ebetula-tula yonke indzawo.
He was wandering all over the place
Despite the recent false trends to redefine this prestigious Surname. The Mabena name comes from a long history, stemming from the early Zulu tribe. The people are know as gentle, smart and hardworking. Which comes from their long history where they fought hard to gain independence in a war torn era. They are generally based in the Southern part of Africa. However a significant portion can be found in Europe and North America. To try and define the name Mabena is false as it refers to a group of people as many surnames do. Instead a recognition of the prestige and long history of the name is what matters most. After all, the Mabena name is a noun and can or should not be used as an adjective or verb.
Example
The leader of the community was John Mabena.
Sizwe Dhlomo is a South African tweleb and part time radio show host. He is always giving βexpertβ opinion on every topic on X, formerly Twitter, which inspired the term Dhloogle.
Example
βI know itβs correct cause Sizwe Dhlomo said itβ - said no one ever.
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