Rankuwa

Is the slanh term for Ga-Rankuwa, a township in Tshwane/Pitori.

I'm coming from Rankuwa.

Marete

A baSotho/Tswana term for Balls (As in testicles, not a soccer ball).

O boa marete saan

Amandala

The word is used as an intentional misspelling and pronunciation of the word ‘amandla’ which means strength.

The word was popularised on social media after Naomi Campbell said ‘amandala’ instead of the correct ‘amandla’ at the Global Citizen Festival in 2018.

You'll be strong. Hayi wethu Amandala to you.

Marrakesh

Red City known for souks, palaces, and the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square.

Marrakesh's Bahia Palace showcases exquisite Moroccan craftsmanship.

Mbususu

East Africa A vagina

Man, I haven't eaten a mbususu for a while

Sabhongo

Isabhongo is a Xhosa term for that smelly burp, especially after you mix amasi and meat.

What’s that smell? 🤢

Ungodly isabhongo usisi wakho.

Mdidi

A vulgar or explicit way to say butt or ass.

Do not say this to anyone or you will be moered. 

You are mad, mdidi wakho. 

Ngxe

Pardon me. Particularly in an official and formal setting e.g. in a meeting or when asking for forgiveness from the elderly.

"Ngxe, bantakwethu." - Pardon me, my kin.

Woolworths

Also known as Woolies. This is a retail store that went to a private school. You go in there with your deep Zulu accent, but come out with that private school accent.

1. I speak like this because I drink Woolworths water every morning.

Flakajay

Foolish; senseless; not genuine; sub-standard; stupid

My man, I do na like dat flakajay talk.Plea make sure the phone you bi is na flakajay

Cotton-sangoma

A cotton-sangoma is someone who is known for their fashion sense & their unique style.

Indeed that lad is a cotton-sangoma