Ikhankatha
A Xhosa name for a traditional nurse that takes care of an initiate (umkhwetha) during initiation (circumcision).
Ikhankatha plays a major role during initiation.
Nyashilitis
The ability to not stop yourself from indulging in minge (nyash).
Mono is affected by Nyashilitis
Spaza shop
An informal convenience store, usually run from home or some corner in the neighbourhood.
Go buy some bread at the spaza shop.
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