Covivi

Another term that refers to Covid / Coronavirus.
Also see Coco


The third wave of covivi is looming.



Iyeza

Iyeza is anything and everything that heals.


Ina iyeza, sela iyeza.



Somizi

A revered gay celebrity (Somizi Mhlongo) in South Africa. The name has come to identify a gay person.


Girl 1: Check out that fine guy in a blue shirt.
Girl 2: Don't even bother, he's a Somizi.



Ninganya

A Xhosa term that directly translates to "y'all would shit".


No one:

Black Coffee: Ninganya



Voke

To tease or make fun of


Please don’t voke me.



Zamalek

Another name for Carling Black Label beer. Some call it Black Juice.


I will never drink zamalek again. It's too strong.



G-Town

G-Town is another name for Grahamstown (Makanda).


I can't wait to go back to G-Town and see the homies.



Northern Cape

The Northern Cape is South Africa's largest province, with desert landscapes, wildlife and gemstones.


I have never been to the Northern Cape.



Woolworths

Also known as Woolies. This is a retail store that went to a private school. You go in there with your deep Zulu accent, but come out with that private school accent.


1. I speak like this because I drink Woolworths water every morning.

2. Tanqueray is the Woolworths of Gins.



Should of

The incorrect way of spelling "should have"


Should of known you was trouble from the first kiss.




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