Dlala is a South African term that means to play.
Example
Sidlala i diski.
We are playing football.
Persistent power outages / load-shedding. From Twi "dum" (off) and "sor" (on).
Example
Dumsor spoil my whole evening.
“Momo” is short for mobile money in Ghana.
The phrase “Do am momo” directly translates to “Do it mobile money”, meaning just send it via mobile money.
The phrase “Do am momo” directly translates to “Do it mobile money”, meaning just send it via mobile money.
Example
Friend 1: Here is some gift for your birthday.
Friend 2: Do Am Momo.
Dube is a historic, relatively affluent residential neighborhood in Soweto, Johannesburg, established in the 1950s for the Black middle class and named after educator John Langalibalele Dube.
Example
I was born and bred in Dube.
Dzubha is a slang term for a chubby or fat person.
Example
Did you see that dzubha over there?
Commercial hub with distinctive architecture blending Ethiopian and French styles.
Example
Dire Dawa's Kezira district features unique arcaded buildings.
Coastal city with the busiest port in Africa and rich Indian cultural influences.
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Durban's Golden Mile beachfront is a major tourist attraction.
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