The colloquial term used by us South Africans to refer to our country. It is the Xhosa word for the "South" part in South Africa. The full word is Mzantsi Africa. "South Africa".
Example
I stay in Mzantsi and proud of it.
Word used to express disbelief, surprise, dissatisfaction
Example
Bathong...he really ate all those chilli's
An informal convenience store, usually run from home or some corner in the neighbourhood.
Example
Go buy some bread at the spaza shop.
A plastic horn/trumpet that is mostly blown in soccer matches. It produces a loud monotone note. It became very popular in South Africa in the 1990s. A fan of the Kaizer Chiefs named Freddie "Saddam" Maake says that he invented the vuvuzela.
Example
Don't forget your vuvuzela when we go to the stadium.
A Northwest African country with Saharan landscapes, Arab-Berber culture, and iron ore resources.
Example
Nouakchott, Mauritania's capital, is one of the world's newest major cities, founded in 1958.
A noun that describes a state of being overwhelmed by a situation OR refers to a very difficult situation that appears to have no solution.
Example
Haaah ma1 wangu! I don't even have taxi fare to get there.
An island nation off West Africa with Creole Portuguese-African culture, known for music and tourism.
Example
We vacationed in Cape Verde to enjoy its beautiful beaches and morna music.
A South African term that denotes that a person or thing that is authentic, real, or legitimate.
Example
Zambuk is the real makoya.
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