Mjondolo

A figurative term used by South African students when they plan to create a WhatsApp group and share test questions.


Ukhona umjondolo osuvuliwe bahlali? Phela ziyakhala k'sasa

Johannesburg

Johannesburg also known informally as Jozi, Joburg, or "The City of Gold", is the largest city in South Africa. The city was established in 1886 following the discovery of gold on what had been a farm


My friends from Johannesburg don't know anything about struggle.

Whuzet

Is a popular Xhosa slang which means What's going on. It's most popular in the Eastern Cape streets.


Whuzet nawe nalamntana uMbali?

G-Town

G-Town is another name for Grahamstown (Makanda).


I can't wait to go back to G-Town and see the homies.

DBN Gogo

A South African DJ who is the daughter of politician Jeff Radebe. Her uncles are billionaire president Cyril Ramaphosa and billionaire businessman Pratrice Motsepe.


DBN Gogo's songs are lit.

Dyan

A Xhosa term for grootman or just a man nje.


Ayicatchi idyan. A dyan doesn't catch feelings.

Groove

South African slang term for the club, tavern, party, all the nice places.


I miss how groove was before lockdown.

Zamalek

Another name for Carling Black Label beer. Some call it Black Juice.


I will never drink zamalek again. It's too strong.

Sgaqagaqa

Is a South African term for a tough guy or sgora.


I see you go to the gym now Sgaqagaqa

Chineke

Chineke is the creator of the universe and everything good in it along with rain, trees, and other plants


Chineke, I can't believe I failed.



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