Kwerekwere
A derogatory term for foreigners in South African slang, particularly foreigners from African countries.
Can also be spelt as Kwirikwiri or kwarakwara.
Stop calling foreign people kwerekwere!
Park the bus
In soccer, to park the bus means to play very defensively, to get a lot of players behind the ball. Imagine a bus parked in front of the goal. It is almost impossible to score.
Park the bus, Man United. Playing football the Mourinho way
Gqwirhy
Gqirhy or gqwirhi is an informal Xhosa term used to refer to jealous or black magic tendencies.
I bought this car last month and today someone stole it. Yhu ni gqwirhy kulendawo
Boer maak 'n plan
It literally means a farmer makes a plan.
It’s testament to the fact that the Afrikaner will figure stuff out. If there’s a problem, he’ll find a workaround. If something is scarce, he’ll find a substitute.
These power cuts are annoying but 'n Boer maak 'n plan.
Amakhosi
Amakhosi is another name for the South African soccer team (Future African Champions) Kaizer Chiefs.
Amakhosi are getting a star when they win the finals.