A diverse Southern African nation with multiple capitals, known for wildlife and post-apartheid development.
Example
South Africa hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the first in Africa.
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.
Qlyv is a shortened version of "Ndiyaqala uyiva", a Xhosa term that means "it is my first time hearing about it".
Example
Girl 1: I hear you are dating Thabo.
Girl 2: Qlyv
Ghost Lady is the co-host of the popular South African Podcast called Podcast and Chill with MacG and Sol Phenduka. As the name suggests, she doesn't appear on camera and her real name is unknown, but she plays a major role in the running of the Podcast.
Example
I wish I could see Ghost Lady some day.
It is used to describe something that is very nice or can be used when you agree or like something
Example
This food is very nxa
Nxa I'll see you later
Not to be confused with Spaza shop... Is the name used to refer to Xhosa rap or Xhosa hip hop. It is not clear how the name went from being a kasi shop to a music genre.
Example
You know guys from cape Town like listening to Spaza music.
Example
Others are having alostro because of lockdown.
When you are so broke, you literally have nothing left under your name.
Example
1. I've been living on pap and atchaar because I'm financially deceased.
2. I can't pay you this week, I am financially deceased.
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