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Phara
Also known as phara-phara. A term that refers to a drug addict who often terrorizes the community through criminal activities. The term is mostly used in Xhosa and Zulu speaking communities. In Gauteng, this person wo...
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Umntu Ka Sphokazi
Sphokazi's girlfriend who is extremely gorgeous and funny- dash of sluttism.
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Johannesburg
Johannesburg also known informally as Jozi, Joburg, or "The City of Gold", is the largest city in South Africa. The city was established in 1886 following the discovery of gold on what had been a farm
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Tembisa
Tembisa or Thembisa is a large township situated to the north of Kempton Park on the East Rand, Gauteng, South Africa.
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Nyash
Nyash, also known as ass is used to describe different categories of ladies depending on their origin. Ladies from Banda, Gulu, and Karamoja have no nyash. They are time wasters.
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Wantam
One term; used politically to mean a single term in office.
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HMU
Is an acronym mostly used in social media for hit me up (get in touch with me).
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419 fraud
A scam that typically involves promising the victim a significant share of a large sum of money, in return for a small up-front payment, which the fraudster claims will be used to obtain the large sum
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Lungu
Noun 1: A christian thief who steals under the guise of humility. Noun 2: A falsely humble person who wins public support by frequenting worshipping places.
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Nyashilitis
The ability to not stop yourself from indulging in minge (nyash).
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