Category: People
Bafafta
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Bafafta is a playful, modern Xhosa slang term used as an affectionate or emphatic collective address for women, friends, or peers, similar to saying "folks," "guys," or an exaggerated version of bafazi (women)
Example
Yho bafafta, I’m so drunk.
Nasty C
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Nasty C is a South African rapper, songwriter, and record producer widely celebrated as one of Africa's most influential hip-hop figures.
Example
Have to go listen to that new Nasty C song
Seemah
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Seemah is a prominent South African content creator, amapiano vocalist, influencer, and media personality who originally comes from Khayelitsha in the Western Cape.
Example
Seemah is my favourite influencer.
Yoruba
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Kwesta is my favourite South African rapper.
Jacob Zuma
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The South African former president.
Example
Times were nice during Jacob Zuma’s time.
Cat Matlala
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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.
Shangaan
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The Shangaan people are a Southern African Bantu ethnic group formed in the 19th century when Zulu warriors led by Soshangane conquered and assimilated indigenous Tsonga people. Primarily residing in South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe, they are renowned for a rich culture that blends Nguni traditions with Tsonga language (Xitsonga) and history.
Example
I am looking for my Shangaan family.
10111
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10111, not to be confused with the police number, is the nickname that was given to Arthur Zwane (Mangethe) during his playing days.
Example
Arthur 10111 Zwane is doing well at AmaZulu.
Pronunciation
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