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Umpu is a Xhosa word for a gun.
Example

Ndifuna umpu wam
I want my gun.

OD • 26 July 2025
Nelson Mandela was a South African politician, anti-apartheid activist, and statesman who served as South Africa’s first black president from 1994 to 1999.
Example

I wonder if Nelson Mandela would be proud of what the ANC is doing to the people of South Africa πŸ€”

OD • 31 May 2024

Sizwe Dhlomo is a South African tweleb and part time radio show host. He is always giving β€œexpert” opinion on every topic on X, formerly Twitter, which inspired the term Dhloogle.
Example

β€œI know it’s correct cause Sizwe Dhlomo said it” - said no one ever.

OD • 31 May 2024
Durban is a beautiful coastal city in the eastern parts of KZN province, South Africa.
Example

I love the weather in Durban, man.

OD • 31 May 2024

KZN

KZN or KwaZulu Natal is a costal province in South Africa, known for its beaches and mountains. It is dominated by the Zulu tribe.
Example

I need to visit KZN in December.

OD • 31 May 2024

IFP

Inkatha Freedom Party also known as IFP is a right-wing political party in South Africa. It usually challenges ANC in KZN.
Example

IFP is losing votes to MK in KZN.

OD • 31 May 2024

ANC

The African National Congress, known as the ANC is a South African political party that is currently in power.
Example

I would rather die than to vote for the ANC thieves.

OD • 31 May 2024
Dhloogle is a term used on X, formerly Twitter to refer to Sizwe Dhlomo’s tendency of β€œknowing” everything under the sun. You can ask him anything and he will have an answer. No articles, no references, just him being sure about everything.
Example

Guy 1: I just heard that in 1994, ANC won the elections but Nelson Mandela made the call to give it to the IFP for stability.

Guy 2: where did you hear that?

Guy 1: From Dhloogle.

OD • 31 May 2024

Kuningi is a popular Zulu term that means it's a lot. It is frequently used by social media users to express feeling overwhelmed by too much information or multiple challenges at once.
Example

A lot is going on in Mzansi right now. Kuningi and it's getting kuningier.

OD • 15 May 2024
Bhebha is a Zulu slang term that means to have sex.
Example

I know that guy, yho uyabhebha.

OD • 15 May 2024


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