Kuningi

Kuningi is a popular Zulu term that means it's a lot. It is frequently used by social media users to express feeling overwhelmed by too much information or multiple challenges at once.


A lot is going on in Mzansi right now. Kuningi and it's getting kuningier.



Black Juice

Another name for Carling Black Label. South Africa's favourite beer. Some may call it Zamalek.


Yho the babalaas you would swear I was drinking Black Juice.



Angola

A Southern African nation with Portuguese colonial heritage, rich in oil and diamonds, featuring diverse landscapes from beaches to savannas.


Angola's economy has grown significantly since the end of its civil war in 2002.



Algerian Dinar

Currency of Algeria (DZD) issued by the Bank of Algeria. 1 Dinar = 100 centimes.


Algerian dinar banknotes feature historical figures and landmarks like the Martyrs Memorial.



Dumpie

A dumpie is a term that refers to a 340ml beer or cider.


I prefer drinking dumpie over a ngudu.



UCT

University of Cape Town. People who go there and Wits will make sure that it comes up in the conversation that they go there.


No one:
UCT student: So back in UCT, blah blah blah.



Fiti

Fiti is derived from the term "fit" and is used to describe something that is good, cool, or trendy.


Unapendeza, hizo nguo ni fiti!
You look great, those clothes are cool!



Gatvol

Is an Afrikaans term for complitely fed up or very upset.


I am gatvol with Kaizer Chiefs.



Ou

Guy


That ou is genuine



Mali

A landlocked West African country with a rich history including Timbuktu, facing security challenges.


Mali was home to the medieval Mali Empire, one of Africa's most powerful states.




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