Mpimpi

Impimpi is a South African term for a snitch.


Impimpi used to be burnt during the apartheid days.



iimpundu

mpundu is a Xhosa term for bums or ass.


1. Ndifuna ukutya iimpundu.
2. "Zodwa Wabantu, ndicela undiphe iimpundu" - Big Xhosa.



Braai

This is a South African way of saying Barbecue.


Tonight, we deserve to have  braai and celebrate the great year we've had



Betway

The online betting site that's chowing 90% of South African men and a couple of women.


Stop wasting your money on betting. Betway will kill you a real death.



Izapha

A Xhosa term for come here.
The original term is "Yiza apha" or "Yizapha" but social media people have further shortened it.


No one:
Big Xhosa: A Reece izapha baby girl.



Masimba

Masimba mean SHIT in South African Zulu and Xhosa languages. I know in Zimbabwe (Shona) it means something different.


Uthetha amasimba.
Translation: You are talking shit



Algeria

A North African country with a rich history, vast Sahara desert, and Mediterranean coastline. Known for its oil reserves and vibrant culture.


I visited Algiers, the capital of Algeria, to explore its fascinating mix of French and Arab influences.



Tempela

To flex or to show off


Nna nkao tempela, net akerato bolela thata, ke dealer ka action.



Uganda

An East African country known as the 'Pearl of Africa', with Lake Victoria and mountain gorillas.


Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is home to nearly half the world's mountain gorillas.



Should of

The incorrect way of spelling "should have"


Should of known you was trouble from the first kiss.




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