Kaffir

A racial slur that was (and still) used by racist whites to refer to black people in South Africa.


She got arrested for calling black protester kaffir.

Zambuk

Zambuk Ointment is a popular ointment used for temporary relief of pain and itch. In Mzansi, it is mostly used for lips. People carry it in their pockets and bags. It is one of the most stolen items, together with pens at school.


Can I use your zambuk.

Tyhagi

Ityhagi is a derogatory term used to refer to a boy. Like an uncircumcised boy.


I will not take directions from ityhagi.

Hud

It's those mxit abbreviations from back in the day that means "How u doing"


Guy: Hi
Girl: Hi
Guy: Hud
Girl: Gud u
Guy: Gud, wud?

Ninganya

This is a swear word you use when people make fun of your disability, accident, family and kids... and people ask you to apologise for asking a simple question.


I will not apologize for speaking the truth. Ningaya!!!

KwaZulu Natal

KwaZulu-Natal or KZN is one of 9 South African provinces, located on the Eastern part of the country.


KwaZulu-Natal niggas like to think they are the best.

Tsotsi

This is a general kasi term for a criminal.


He got mugged by some Tsotsi from town.

Mamelodi Sundowns

The most successful soccer team in South Africa (and most rich). It is nicknamed masandawana or kabo yellow.


Mamelodi Sundowns is winning the league again this season, after snatching it from Kaizer Chiefs last season on the last game.

Skyf

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


Please skyf nkawza

Skopas

Term mostly used in the Northern parts of the country to refer to sweet flavoured and coloured popcorns.
Some parts of the country call them amaKip-kip


I bought my nephews some skopas from the Spaza shop.




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