In South Africa, a bakkie refers to a pick-up truck.
Example
I need to get myself a bakkie for when I go to the villages.
Injibhabha is a Xhosa term that is mostly used by women to refer to loss of hair (in women) on the side of the hair. Or just woman becoming bald.
Example
Yho seyonjibhabha kusisi wakho
In Xhosa, ityala can mean multiple things.
1. Ityala can mean debt.
2. Ityala can mean a case (court).
So it all depends on the context.
1. Ityala can mean debt.
2. Ityala can mean a case (court).
So it all depends on the context.
Example
1. Ityala lam lakwa FNB yi R20 000.
(My FNB debt is R20 000).
2. Ityala lam licinyiwe namhlanje.
(My case was dropped today).
Administrative capital known for its jacaranda-lined streets and government buildings.
Example
Pretoria's Union Buildings house the South African presidency.
Mogodu is a South African dish which is a combination of chopped serobe (tripe) and mala (intestines), served as a stew often with hot pap or dumpling
Example
I can’t wait for Monday so that I can have mogodu at Mogodu Monday.
Example
Others are having alostro because of lockdown.
An older woman who prefers to date younger boys and usually spends money on them.
A female version of a blesser
A female version of a blesser
Example
I really need a new sugar mama who's gonna pay my rent.
Mkhuluwa is a Xhosa term for older brother. It can also be used as a respectful way of addressing an older man.
Example
Let’s go out, mkhuluwa.
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