Category: People


Mamazala is a term used to refer to mother-in-law.
Example

I'm so happy with my mamazala, unlike many people.

Sinazo 10 May 2021
A South African DJ who is the daughter of politician Jeff Radebe. Her uncles are billionaire president Cyril Ramaphosa and billionaire businessman Pratrice Motsepe.
Example

DBN Gogo's songs are lit.

Skhokho 09 May 2021

Taima is a slang term for dad or father.
Example

I will be chilling with taima tomorrow.

Skhokho 09 May 2021
Oledi is a slang term for mother.

It is basically another spelling for "old lady"
Example

I would kill a nigga for oledi.

Skhokho 09 May 2021

Magriza is a slang term for grandmother.
Example

I was raised by magriza.

Skhokho 09 May 2021
Amabutho are Zulu regiments (military units / warriors). During wars, amabutho used to be the first line of defence to protect the land, women and children from invaders.
Singular: Ibutho
Example

The Zulu King was protected by Amabutho.

DRex 08 May 2021

Ingcibi is a Xhosa traditional surgeon who performs circumcisions on young males during initiation.
Example

His grandfather is ingcibi of the village.

Sinazo 08 May 2021
A Xhosa name for a traditional nurse that takes care of an initiate (umkhwetha) during initiation (circumcision).
Example

Ikhankatha plays a major role during initiation.

Sinazo 08 May 2021

Is a very strong person, a bosso in other words.
Example

That man is a gabhadiya.

DRex 07 May 2021
Bosso is a slang term for boss.

Boss is someone who spins a car asa e namela.

Boss is someone who eats Rice Crispy with Whiskey.
Example

That guy ke bosso.

DRex 07 May 2021


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