Mjondolo is another term for informal settlements (mkhukhu).
Example
There is an movement called Abahlali basemjondolo
A South African slang term for money.
Example
I can’t wait to get amarherheba month end.
University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. Students who go here think they breathe flavoured air and will make sure you know it.
Example
No one:
Wits student: Wits is better than UCT but this is a conversation y'all are not ready for.
Ukufemba is a spiritual healing /energy healing where an inyanga removes bad spirits in one's body or foreign objects in the yard or car. It's an African exorcism (ukukhipha imimoya emibi).
Example
I need to try ukufemba.
Sotho or Sesotho is a language spoken in Lesotho and South Africa. It is similar to Sepedi and Setswana.
Example
I met a beautiful girl who was speaking Sotho.
Example
Uncle Vinny's birthday party was massive.
A term to describe the feeling of shame; being ashamed at something/someone/oneself. Also used to express condolences, affection, anger, etc.
Example
You see a cute baby: "Aw shame"
Your friend's dog has passed away: "Ag, shame.
Is someone whom u consider to be ur brother / someone close to u but some people think that a male bestie is someone who wants to ruin ur relationship. That is not true, a male bestie is like a boy bestie.
Example
A male bestie stands by u when u are in tough times
Coastal city with the busiest port in Africa and rich Indian cultural influences.
Example
Durban's Golden Mile beachfront is a major tourist attraction.
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