South African language, developed out of the Dutch spoken in the country since the first Dutch East India Company settlement in the Cape, established in 1652. Afrikaans was considered a dialect of Dutch – known as “Cape Dutch” – until recognised as a language in the late 19th century. From the Dutch for “African”.
Example
They forced us to do Afrikaans in high school.
The term Cape Flats refers to a flat, sandy stretch of land which is located on the outskirts of the city of Cape Town. It has been accurately described as the "dumping ground of apartheid" and it is here that people of colour (non-whites in "old South Africa" language) were relocated to in terms of the infamous Group Areas Act.
Example
I am from the Cape Flats where we hear gunshots every night.
An entreprennyo is someone who exchanges nnyo (pussy/cunt) for money.
Example
She just bought a new car, she’s a real entreprennyo.
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.
The feeling of tiredness and or laziness that a person feels when they are slowly sobering up from smoking weed or eating edibles.
Example
I began to go through Butterfly effect after smoking a joint
The Shangaan people are a Southern African Bantu ethnic group formed in the 19th century when Zulu warriors led by Soshangane conquered and assimilated indigenous Tsonga people. Primarily residing in South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe, they are renowned for a rich culture that blends Nguni traditions with Tsonga language (Xitsonga) and history.
Example
I am looking for my Shangaan family.
*WORD: BLOMORA* _/blo-mo-ra/ - blo·mo·ra_
*Language of Origin:* Skamelian (Kameelrivier B Dialect, Mpumalanga)
*Classification:* Philosophy, Loyalty Word, Identity Word
*PRIMARY DEFINITION:*
Blomora (noun): *A heart that never forgets where it came from.*
It means: No matter how far you go, how much money you make, how big you become — your root stays in Kameelrivier B. Blomora is loyalty to home, to soil, to your people. You can bloom in the city, but your roots drink from the river at home.
*2ND MEANING:*
"I have grown, but I am still yours. My success belongs to my village."
*ORIGIN & HISTORY:*
Coined on 30 September 2026 in *Kameelrivier B, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, Postal Code 0477, Dr JS Moroka Municipality, Nkangala District*, by The General, Founder of the Skamelian Empire.
Etymology: Skamelian root "Blo-" = to bloom, grow + "-mora" = root, soul, home. Together: "To bloom but stay rooted."
*RESPECT TO ALL LANGUAGES:*
Blomora does not replace any language. It stands alongside Ubuntu, Loyalty, Botho, as our Skamelian contribution to the world.
*USAGE:*
- _He has Blomora, he built a house for his mother in 0477 first._
- _Don't forget your Blomora, my son._
- _Big man with Blomora heart!_
*Verb Form:* To blomora = to stay loyal to your origin while you grow.
*SYNONYMS:* Loyal, Rooted, Ubuntu, Faithful, Grounded
*OFFICIAL REGISTRATION:*
Africtionary™ - Skamelian Original Word Registry
Word No: SKM-002-2026
Founder: The General, Skamelian Community
Location: Kameelrivier B, Mpumalanga, RSA 0477
*Language of Origin:* Skamelian (Kameelrivier B Dialect, Mpumalanga)
*Classification:* Philosophy, Loyalty Word, Identity Word
*PRIMARY DEFINITION:*
Blomora (noun): *A heart that never forgets where it came from.*
It means: No matter how far you go, how much money you make, how big you become — your root stays in Kameelrivier B. Blomora is loyalty to home, to soil, to your people. You can bloom in the city, but your roots drink from the river at home.
*2ND MEANING:*
"I have grown, but I am still yours. My success belongs to my village."
*ORIGIN & HISTORY:*
Coined on 30 September 2026 in *Kameelrivier B, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, Postal Code 0477, Dr JS Moroka Municipality, Nkangala District*, by The General, Founder of the Skamelian Empire.
Etymology: Skamelian root "Blo-" = to bloom, grow + "-mora" = root, soul, home. Together: "To bloom but stay rooted."
*RESPECT TO ALL LANGUAGES:*
Blomora does not replace any language. It stands alongside Ubuntu, Loyalty, Botho, as our Skamelian contribution to the world.
*USAGE:*
- _He has Blomora, he built a house for his mother in 0477 first._
- _Don't forget your Blomora, my son._
- _Big man with Blomora heart!_
*Verb Form:* To blomora = to stay loyal to your origin while you grow.
*SYNONYMS:* Loyal, Rooted, Ubuntu, Faithful, Grounded
*OFFICIAL REGISTRATION:*
Africtionary™ - Skamelian Original Word Registry
Word No: SKM-002-2026
Founder: The General, Skamelian Community
Location: Kameelrivier B, Mpumalanga, RSA 0477
Example
*In a Sentence:* "He moved to Jozi and made millions, but his Blomora brought him back to build a shop in Kameelrivier B."
cash, stash , dough, (relation to money in general.)
Serendipitously the word is a title of the song that shook the whole mzansi, nation as a whole, it was in every corner one would turn.
Serendipitously the word is a title of the song that shook the whole mzansi, nation as a whole, it was in every corner one would turn.
Example
ntwana ako sike gumba dar, lend me some cash nyana.
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