Ukuxhoma is a general Kasi term that means flexing or showing off.
Example
Ever since he got his RAF money, uyaxhoma now.
Former colonial capital with distinctive French-Creole architecture.
Example
Saint-Louis' Jazz Festival is West Africa's oldest music festival.
The act of pretending to be doing something while doing absolutely nothing. It was perfected by Panyaza Lesufi, Bheki Cele and Fikile Mbalula.
Lesufism involves; a strong PR team, looking busy, taking pictures, and garnering a huge following.
Lesufism involves; a strong PR team, looking busy, taking pictures, and garnering a huge following.
Example
Nothing will happen there, they will just take pictures and address the people. That’s lesufism for you.
Example
Masambe siye eKhaltsha, mfowethu.
Nelly M is the name that the recent generation / Social Media has given to former South African president, Nelson Mandela.
Example
I miss Nelly M, things would be better if he was still alive.
South Africa's scenic coastal city beneath Table Mountain.
Example
Cape Town's Robben Island held Nelson Mandela for 18 years.
Tse nzima is a word used to describe people who are good at something. It is normally used as a compliment.
Example
If you get the girl your friends can say to you
Tse Nziiiiiiiima.
Something bad, tough, or intense; can also mean cool depending on context.
Example
Hiyo story ni noma sana.
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