Northern Cape

The Northern Cape is South Africa's largest province, with desert landscapes, wildlife and gemstones.

I have never been to the Northern Cape.

Maga/Mugu

A term used to describe someone regarded as a fool or someone who is very gullible or being conned

Mjita/out

A guy/ gentleman/clever man

How's it Mjita; 'm just Moja (fine)

Nyash

Nyash simply means backside, booty, not just big one

Jane has big nyash and Mary has small nyash

Maleven

Maleven was a South African criminal who used to hijack cars and do house breakings around Benoni. He rose into fame after his interview with BBC. He is rumoured to have passed away.

Maleven: I will show you with your last born if you don't want to give me money.

For days

A term referring to a large amount of something.

I've got alcohol for days, fam.

Burkina Faso

A landlocked West African country with a strong agricultural base, known for its cultural festivals and gold production.

Burkina Faso hosts the famous FESPACO pan-African film festival every two years.

Faa

"'Faa' is a borrowed word used for emphasis, originating from Hausa. It is often used at the end of expressions by Yoruba speakers with a Hausa background or origin. This phenomenon is particularly common among Yoruba people in Ilorin and Kogi.

Máa na faa= I will beat you.

Nongendi

Nongendi is a Xhosa word/name for a nun. It directly translates to “one who cannot get married”.

Usisi wam nguNongendi.

My sister is a nun.

Skyf

Skyf is the moment you pass the cigarette from the owner to the parasite.

Please skyf nkawza

Mkhukhu

A house built from metal roof material (zink) or mud. i.e informal settlement.

I'm moving to Gomora, I will build myself a mkhukhu.