Amapanyaza is the name given to the Gauteng Crime Prevention Wardens who were deployed by the Premier, Panyaza Lesufi.
Example

Amapanyaza are doing a great job in fighting crime in Gauteng.

MXhosa 19 May 2023
A small Southern African kingdom known for traditional culture, HIV challenges, and sugar exports.
Example

Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) is one of Africa's last absolute monarchies.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

Idinga is a very formal Xhosa term for a date. Not a date as in 13 May, I mean a date as in you go on a date with someone.
Example

I'm going to the mall at 5, ndinedinga with my wife.

MXhosa 13 May 2021

GNU

GNU, or Government of National Unity, is a government that was proposed by the ANC after they failed to achieve above 50% in the 2024 Elections. It entails forming a broad coalition government consisting of all parties represented in the national legislature.
Example

I don't know how to feel about this GNU.

Sinazo 07 June 2024

Bafana Maths refers to the calculations Bafana Bafana usually does before qualifying for a major tournament. It usually entails β€œif team A wins, team B draws, and we win by so many goals, then we qualify”
Example

We need Nigeria to beat Benin and we beat Rwanda, then we’ll qualify for the World Cup. My Bafana Maths is on point now.

Zama 14 October 2025

Trotro

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A shared minibus used for public transport.
Example

I go take trotro go town.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026

This is what educated people call "knock knees". When a person is standing and his/her knees (madolo) are touching (kissing).
It can also be called a kiss kiss.
Example

He can't run because he has kiss madolo.

Danny 26 April 2021
Creatures which must be avoided by all men To live a peaceful life.
Example

β€œBafazi Abanangcondo outy yami”

Andy 25 January 2025

In SePitori, Nkao Tempela means I can flex on you.

See: Tempela
Example

I’m beyond insane, nna Nkao Tempela (Yeah).

DRex 21 November 2021

Obroni

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A white person or foreigner. Twi word, used descriptively, not offensively.
Example

The obroni dey learn Twi.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026


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