A situation where you don't have money and you have no means of getting it.
Example
I'm so Meneer Magongwa these days.
This is a term that refers to the Somali or Pakistani shop owners in South Africa. This term started when these shop owners first arrived in South Africa and they referred to everyone as "My friend". The name was then subsequently given to them.
Example
1. Child: Hi, my friend. How much are your sweets?
My friend: It's 2 bob for one sweet, my friend.
2. No one:
Pakistani shop owner: My friend I am not your friend, my friend.
Short for Magezel'empompeni, is a derogatory name used to refer to a taxi driver. The word directly translates to "the one who baths from a tap". The name originates from that stereotype that taxi drivers have a long distance relationship with water.
Example
Abo mageza from Jozi are so rude and funny at the same time.
A Zulu term that refers to a huge belly, mostly seen in tenderpreneurs. Sotho people can spell it as mokhaba.
Example
Stomach in, chest out. Umkhaba must fall.
Short for mntasekhaya. A Xhosa term of endearment for family i.e siblings, cousins or even a dear friend.
Example
- Yho mntase, you should have seen the way he looked at me.
- Never let men play you, mntase. Banyise bonke.
A term used to describe someone regarded as a fool or someone who is very gullible or being conned
Example
My maga promise me hundred thousand Naira
The mask wearing guy (Kwaito star), whom people say is DJ Sbu.
Example
They say Mzekezeke can be anyone.
The guy who buys the alcohol and make sure that everyone is taken care of.
Example
If you still want to drink, please o ska bora moreki my sister.
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