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A popular South African expression used to show shock, surprise or excitement.
Example
Yho, I can’t believe he left her.
A house built from metal roof material (zink) or mud. i.e informal settlement.
Example
I'm moving to Gomora, I will build myself a mkhukhu.
A South African DJ who is the daughter of politician Jeff Radebe. Her uncles are billionaire president Cyril Ramaphosa and billionaire businessman Pratrice Motsepe.
Example
DBN Gogo's songs are lit.
Fear of women, especially beautiful women.
Example
This one can't talk to women, akere he has gwababa.
Brakpan is a mining town on the East Rand of Gauteng, South Africa. It is known as the Alabama of South Africa, or the armpit of South Africa.
Example
If you divorce your wife in Brakpan, she remains your sister.
Istabane or isitabane is a derogatory term for a gay person.
Example
Dai man ke stabane.
That man is gay.
Example
yhu lihule usisi wakho.
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