Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is a South African tender prophet and criminal suspect known for his involvement in large state contracts and related controversies.
Example
Cat Matlala’s case is an interesting one.
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.
Isgubhu is a South African slang term that initially meant music drums or a bassline before it later referred to all dance music.
Example
South Africans love any song with isgubhu
Something bad, tough, or intense; can also mean cool depending on context.
Example
Hiyo story ni noma sana.
University of South Africa - The biggest University in South Africa in terms of number of students. It is known for its distance learning programmes. Majority of students who go here are not at an actual campus. Covid found them ready.
Example
I have applied at UNISA, I want to study while chilling at home.
From the Bemba word "to finish," it's used to mean "it's over," "it's done," or "that's it." It can also be used to end a conversation or a situation.
Example
The meeting has ended. Chapwa.
Is another word for nonsense or rubbish.
Example
The students write chuchubaby's during their exams.
Or who wrote the chuchubaby on my car.
An entreprennyo is someone who exchanges nnyo (pussy/cunt) for money.
Example
She just bought a new car, she’s a real entreprennyo.
Is the person on the receiving end of the relationship with a blesser.
Example
His blessee is actually very cute.
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