Category: General
Often heard in football commentary, woto woto describes relentless attack or punishment. In casual conversations, it’s used to describe someone who’s taking a figurative “beating” in an argument or facing harsh circumstances.
Example
"The strikers gave him woto woto" implies they played aggressively, leaving no room for escape.
Valaza is the nickname of Valentines Day. You know South Africans like shortening words.
Example
I need to find a date for Valaza next year.
How South Africans say “traffic lights” because “traffic lights” is too long and doesn’t sound futuristic enough.
Example
No one:
Passenger in a taxi: After robot, driver.
ilolo is a Xhosa term for a loner.
Example
Mna ndililolo, andinamntu.
I am a loner, I have no one.
GALXBOY is a South African streetwear brand which has its roots in the underground and rebellious youth street culture that dominates the urban centres of Mzansi.
Example
I am buying myself some GALXBOY clothes when I get paid.
Skipa is a South African term for a T-shirt.
Example
I need to buy that GALXBOY skipa very soon.
Example
My dad is always listening to Mbhaqanga.
In South African restaurants, Mondays are known as Mogodu Mondays, where they serve Mogodu, usually on special.
Example
Let’s go to Mogodu Monday next week.
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