Van toeka

A popular South African Slang term for 'a long time ago' or 'back in the day'


I know your dad from van toeka.



Bathu

Bathu is a kasi slang term for shoes.


Ola boy, we see your new bathu iyababa.



Sisekakeni

Sisekakeni is a general Xhosa phrase that means we are in trouble. It directly translates to "we are in shit" or "we are in deep shit"


Friend: The petrol prices went up again.
Me: Sisekakeni



Nairobi

Kenya's capital and East Africa's tech hub, with thriving startups and wildlife parks.


Nairobi National Park offers safari experiences just minutes from the city center.



Skoon

Having sex without a condom.


I'm going in there skoon baba.



Nyash

Nyash simply means backside, booty, not just big one


Jane has big nyash and Mary has small nyash



Botswana Pula

Currency of Botswana (BWP) issued by the Bank of Botswana. 1 Pula = 100 thebe.


Pula means "rain" in Setswana, reflecting its value in this arid country.



IFP

Inkatha Freedom Party also known as IFP is a right-wing political party in South Africa. It usually challenges ANC in KZN.


IFP is losing votes to MK in KZN.



Sierra Leone

A West African country recovering from civil war, known for diamonds and beautiful beaches.


Freetown, Sierra Leone's capital, was founded as a home for freed slaves.



Nqibho NEW

Inqibho is a Xhosa slang term for a gun.


Ungandideleli sani, ndiphethe inqibho.

Don’t disrespect me boy, I’m carrying a gun.




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