Japa

Japa is a slang term derived from the Yoruba language. Japa simply means ‘to run swiftly’ out of a dangerous situation.

To 'Japa' means to abort, run, avoid, terminate, retreat or remove yourself from a situation, if used in a sentence.


I wan japa go South Africa next year.



Ngamla

A slang term that means a white person.


That guy is always chilling with a ngamla.



Ubi asha

Meaning white hair ( Gray hair )


Ubi asha in Urhobo language means white hair (Gray hair)



Rankuwa

Is the slanh term for Ga-Rankuwa, a township in Tshwane/Pitori.


I'm coming from Rankuwa.



Kaizer Chiefs

South African soccer team from Naturena, Soweto. It is arguably the club with the most annoying supporters in South Africa. Kaizer Chiefs fans think their team went to a private school. They think it's the Woolworths of soccer teams.


You also support Kaizer Chiefs? That's why you are so annoying.



Kucheza

To hang out, chill, or socialize with friends.


I'm going to kucheza with my friends at the park this afternoon.



Al Ahly

A team that got beaten 5 - 2 by Sundowns (the best football team in Africa)


Don’t worry about that team. It’s an Al Ahly.



Mr 082

A guy who trended for what was apparently a staged video. He was asked for his number by a woman in a car and he kept saying "082". Twitter gave him the name Mr 082. 


Did you see the Mr 082 video?



shlama

meaning shit that comes out of your anus (ndunu)


have uyishlama wena.(you are shit)
siyaphuma ishlama lapho.(is the shit coming out there)



Danko

Danko is the same as Afrikaans word dankie which symbolises acceptance and appreciation, it basically means thank you.


The South African government said Danko to everyone who got vaccinated.




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