Cupcake

The nickname for the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa.


Cupcake is opening the country again.



Ziyamporoma

It is really good; it is intense.
Used to signify fun or excitement.


Yebo, ziyaporoma
Tshela u-barman nomayini



Rand

The South African currency, also called ZAR or just an "R".


I need 50 million rands for all my problems.



Kucheza

To hang out, chill, or socialize with friends.


I'm going to kucheza with my friends at the park this afternoon.



Seychelles

An Indian Ocean archipelago known for luxury tourism, beautiful beaches, and conservation efforts.


The Seychelles has the smallest population of any African sovereign country.



Ungenaphi?

An African proverb (apparently), is taken from Xhosa and directly translate to "where do you enter?". It means how is that/this any of your concern?


Guy: I don't like the fact that you smoke.
Girl: Ungenaphi?



Vuvuzela

A plastic horn/trumpet that is mostly blown in soccer matches. It produces a loud monotone note. It became very popular in South Africa in the 1990s. A fan of the Kaizer Chiefs named Freddie "Saddam" Maake says that he invented the vuvuzela.


Don't forget your vuvuzela when we go to the stadium.



BRB

BRB is an abbreviation for Be Right Back that is used when texting. It was mostly used during the mxit days.


BRB, have to go take a shit.



Gambia

Africa's smallest mainland country along the Gambia River, known for beaches and political transition.


The Gambia is surrounded by Senegal on three sides and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.



Boksburg

Boksburg is a city on the East Rand of Gauteng province of South Africa. Gold was discovered in Boksburg in 1887. Boksburg was named after the State Secretary of the South African Republic, W. Eduard Bok.


I can't wait to visit my brother in Boksburg.




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