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Hierso is a South African slang term that means "Here", "Right here". It is taken from the Afrikaans language.
Example
"I'll be hierso goseng, wa nkolota" - Khuli Chana in No More Hunger
Dubane is a slang term for the City of Durban. Used predominantly by the Zulu speaking population of KwaZulu Natal.
Example
Hamb' obuza ngami in Dubane they know.
Amakhosi is another name for the South African soccer team (Future African Champions) Kaizer Chiefs.
Example
Amakhosi are getting a star when they win the finals.
Example
Ey wena uyathanda uku jiva.
You like dancing
Isgantsontso is a buff person, more like a sgora.
Example
Nonsense, utsho ngoba sisgantsontso
Common South African greeting that translates roughly as “How are you?”, “How are things?” or just “Hello”. It is derived from “How is it?”
Example
Ola my bro, howzit there?
Is an Afrikaans term for complitely fed up or very upset.
Example
I am gatvol with Kaizer Chiefs.
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