Benoni is a town in Ekurhuleni municipality, Gauteng, South Africa. It is notorious for hijacking.
Example

I am never going to Benoni again after what I saw today.

DRex • 06 March 2023
Isishawa is a derogatory Zulu slur used to refer to people living with albinism.
Example

No one:

Golden Arrows admin: Shezi ngeke ahlulwe ukumaka isishawa.

Brazo • 04 August 2026

The Western Cape is one of 9 South African provinces, with coasts bordering the Indian and Atlantic oceans. It's known for the port city of Cape Town, set beneath Table Mountain, part of a national park of the same name.
Example

I can't wait for the day I have enough money to visit Cape Town, in the Western Cape.

Maps • 14 June 2024
A Xhosa and Zulu term for thick curdled milk, also known as maas; similar to yoghurt. A traditional drink, amasi is now produced commercially.
Example

Xhosa people would choose amasi over meat.

Sinazo • 05 May 2021

Unozala is a Xhosa slang term that means mother.
Example

Ndikhumbula unozala now
I miss my mom.

MXhosa • 08 July 2021
The word that refers to when the head has been shaved to be bald.
Example

Men with chiskop are a bit scary.

Mr Trends • 16 November 2020

Fear Of Missing Out.
Example

I didn't go out on Friday and the way I was suffering from FOMO.

Sinazo • 20 April 2021
An informal way to say "babes", mostly used by Xhosa women when talking to each other or about each other.
Example

Yho beyps, the way I've been missing my Ben 10 these days.

Mr Trends • 16 November 2020

A party/celebration held after a funeral to celebrate the deceased person's life.
Example

Where are we having the After Tears?

Danny • 15 April 2021
To leave, move away, or get out of the way.
Example

Comot for road!

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026


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