This is a term that refers to the Somali or Pakistani shop owners in South Africa. This term started when these shop owners first arrived in South Africa and they referred to everyone as "My friend". The name was then subsequently given to them.

Example

1. Child: Hi, my friend. How much are your sweets?
My friend: It's 2 bob for one sweet, my friend.

2. No one:
Pakistani shop owner: My friend I am not your friend, my friend.

Chief • 24 July 2020

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South Africa

Shandis

A term used to refer to "something" or a thing.

Example

Have you seen that shandis?

Skhokho • 11 May 2023

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South Africa

Tsireledzo

It is a Venda name which means protection.

Example

People use condoms as a way of protection.

Tsireledzo Michael • 13 June 2022

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South Africa

Sarha

Ukusarha is a slang term that means you are always asking for things from people. For example, you are always asking for free alcohol, you never buy.

Example

Yho I don't wanna chill with that guy again, uyasharha.

MXhosa • 10 November 2022

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South Africa

Free State

The Free State, formerly known as the Orange Free State, is a province of South Africa. Its capital is Bloemfontein, which is also South Africa's judicial capital.

Example

The Free State is in the middle of the country.

Maps • 14 June 2024

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South Africa

clever black

A sarcastic phrase used to describe a black person who thinks he is smart but whose actions perpetuate the oppression black people. Sometimes black thieving leaders and their supporters use it to try to embarrass black opponents.

Example

Example 1

Guy 1: What happened to that radical student leader, Tshepo?

Guy 2: He became a kleva black after getting a nice job in government.

Example 2

Thieving leader: We can't take this country forward because clever blacks are blocking our efforts.

Khisa • 10 April 2023

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