Amachankura

Is a slang term for money.

I need amachankura.

Bergie

A derogatory term, originally referred to homeless people who sheltered in the forests of Cape Town’s Table Mountain. It’s now a derogatory word for homeless people in general.

He left home now he is a bergie.

Ntjaka

Ntjaka is a Sotho slang term that loosely translates to "my dog". It is used in the context of a friend (my friend).

I'll see you tomorrow, ntjaka.

Mamboyi

Mamboyi is a colloquial term for alcoholic beverage, Old Buck.

I only drink Mamboyi when I’m in the bundus.

Woto Woto

Often heard in football commentary, woto woto describes relentless attack or punishment. In casual conversations, it’s used to describe someone who’s taking a figurative “beating” in an argument or facing harsh circumstances.

"The strikers gave him woto woto" implies they played aggressively, leaving no room for escape.

Roomza

Roomza / Rumza is your roommate. It is mostly used to refer to res roommate or hostel roommate.

My roomza likes stealing my groceries.

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!!!

ode

dunse untrained

that boy is an ode

Chillas

Relaxing, socialising with friends over drinks and sometimes some braai meat at someone’s home, tavern, club or at a pub.

I'm planning a chillas this coming weekend at my place.

Mfethu

Mfethu is a Nguni term, short for mfowethu, meaning my brother. It is generally used to refer to a man, doesn’t have to be related to you.

Dankie for featuring me, mfethu.

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