Japa is a slang term derived from the Yoruba language. Japa simply means ‘to run swiftly’ out of a dangerous situation.
To 'Japa' means to abort, run, avoid, terminate, retreat or remove yourself from a situation, if used in a sentence.
To 'Japa' means to abort, run, avoid, terminate, retreat or remove yourself from a situation, if used in a sentence.
Example
I wan japa go South Africa next year.
A phrase used by someone who isn't in the mood for anything
Example
Akere you can see that I'm not in the mood? Nzame fela ke tlo bontsha Mmao
How South Africans say “traffic lights” because “traffic lights” is too long and doesn’t sound futuristic enough.
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No one:
Passenger in a taxi: After robot, driver.
The act of breaking someone's heart either through cheating or any malpractice that automatically leads the end of a relationship. Often used in a phrase "ba tlao hurda" meaning they will hurt you
Example
Ba tlao hurda, banunur!
Fean Someone who craves and/or is obsessed to something that is healthy, good or clean. A clean addiction.
Example
- That dude is really well built... he must be a workout Fean!
- That fisherman eats, sleeps and breaths all things fishing.. he must be a Fishing Fean!
Orlando Pirates AKA Bhakaniya is a South African soccer club that plays in the top-tier system of Football in South Africa known as Premier Soccer League.
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Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs are the biggest rivals in the continent of Africa.
Ajebutter is a term that refers to someone born with a silver spoon or born rich.
Example
That guy is an ajebutter.
A popular type of House Music that has taken South African music scene by storm. It involves a lot of Piano playing, hence the name amapiano.
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Kabza De Small is the king of Amapiano.
Ndebele Street 707 is the cultural birthplace of Skamelian in Kameelrivier B, Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Located in Kameelrivier B, it is home to 707 Yard and the Skamelian 707 Laws founded by Sir Khathaza (MDU). Ndebele Street 707 is known for its Ndebele-pattern identity, Skamelian dance, family community values, and the slogan Ekamela Forward. We are not a gang community - we are family community. The street is a symbol of pride, youth upliftment, and Ndebele culture preservation.gathering Sunday 3PM at 707 Yard
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