South Africa Slang Dictionary
South African slang is a rich, multilingual mix that borrows freely from the country's eleven official languages - isiZulu, isiXhosa, Afrikaans, Sesotho and more - plus street languages like tsotsitaal and Sepitori. It's the language of the townships, the taxi rank, kwaito and amapiano, and everyday Mzansi life from Joburg to Cape Town to Durban. Words like eish, howzit, lekker, sharp sharp and yebo are woven into how South Africans speak every day. Explore the community-built dictionary of South African slang below - and add the words you know.
*WORD: LIVAMORA* _/li-va-mo-ra/ - li·va·mo·ra_
*Language of Origin:* Skamelian (Kameelrivier B Dialect, Mpumalanga)
*Classification:* Wealth Word, Blessing Word, Soft Money
*PRIMARY DEFINITION:*
Livamora (noun): *Soft, rich, blessed money that comes with peace.*
It is not hard hustle money, not blood money, not stress money. Livamora is money that flows gently, stays long, grows quietly, and brings honor to your family. It builds a house, not noise.
*2ND MEANING:*
"Money that loves you back. It comes clean and stays clean."
*ORIGIN & HISTORY:*
Coined on 30 September 2026 in *Kameelrivier B, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, Postal Code 0477, Dr JS Moroka Municipality, Nkangala District*, by The General, Founder of the Skamelian Empire.
Etymology: Skamelian root "Liva-" = to live, to flow, to multiply + "-mora" = root, soul, blessing (sister to Blomora). Together: "Wealth that lives and stays rooted."
*RESPECT TO ALL LANGUAGES:*
Livamora does not replace any language. It stands alongside Blomora, Ubuntu, as our Skamelian contribution to the world.
*USAGE:*
- _I don't want fast money, I want Livamora._
- _His business is blessed with Livamora, it grows every year._
- _That tender is not Livamora, it has too much noise._
*Verb Form:* To livamora = to make money in a clean, peaceful way that lasts.
*SYNONYMS:* Blessed wealth, Clean money, Soft riches, Honorable gain
*Language of Origin:* Skamelian (Kameelrivier B Dialect, Mpumalanga)
*Classification:* Wealth Word, Blessing Word, Soft Money
*PRIMARY DEFINITION:*
Livamora (noun): *Soft, rich, blessed money that comes with peace.*
It is not hard hustle money, not blood money, not stress money. Livamora is money that flows gently, stays long, grows quietly, and brings honor to your family. It builds a house, not noise.
*2ND MEANING:*
"Money that loves you back. It comes clean and stays clean."
*ORIGIN & HISTORY:*
Coined on 30 September 2026 in *Kameelrivier B, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, Postal Code 0477, Dr JS Moroka Municipality, Nkangala District*, by The General, Founder of the Skamelian Empire.
Etymology: Skamelian root "Liva-" = to live, to flow, to multiply + "-mora" = root, soul, blessing (sister to Blomora). Together: "Wealth that lives and stays rooted."
*RESPECT TO ALL LANGUAGES:*
Livamora does not replace any language. It stands alongside Blomora, Ubuntu, as our Skamelian contribution to the world.
*USAGE:*
- _I don't want fast money, I want Livamora._
- _His business is blessed with Livamora, it grows every year._
- _That tender is not Livamora, it has too much noise._
*Verb Form:* To livamora = to make money in a clean, peaceful way that lasts.
*SYNONYMS:* Blessed wealth, Clean money, Soft riches, Honorable gain
Example
*In a Sentence:* "He left the city chaos and came home to 0477 to build his Livamora slowly and peacefully
*WORD: BLOMORA* _/blo-mo-ra/ - blo·mo·ra_
*Language of Origin:* Skamelian (Kameelrivier B Dialect, Mpumalanga)
*Classification:* Philosophy, Loyalty Word, Identity Word
*PRIMARY DEFINITION:*
Blomora (noun): *A heart that never forgets where it came from.*
It means: No matter how far you go, how much money you make, how big you become — your root stays in Kameelrivier B. Blomora is loyalty to home, to soil, to your people. You can bloom in the city, but your roots drink from the river at home.
*2ND MEANING:*
"I have grown, but I am still yours. My success belongs to my village."
*ORIGIN & HISTORY:*
Coined on 30 September 2026 in *Kameelrivier B, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, Postal Code 0477, Dr JS Moroka Municipality, Nkangala District*, by The General, Founder of the Skamelian Empire.
Etymology: Skamelian root "Blo-" = to bloom, grow + "-mora" = root, soul, home. Together: "To bloom but stay rooted."
*RESPECT TO ALL LANGUAGES:*
Blomora does not replace any language. It stands alongside Ubuntu, Loyalty, Botho, as our Skamelian contribution to the world.
*USAGE:*
- _He has Blomora, he built a house for his mother in 0477 first._
- _Don't forget your Blomora, my son._
- _Big man with Blomora heart!_
*Verb Form:* To blomora = to stay loyal to your origin while you grow.
*SYNONYMS:* Loyal, Rooted, Ubuntu, Faithful, Grounded
*OFFICIAL REGISTRATION:*
Africtionary™ - Skamelian Original Word Registry
Word No: SKM-002-2026
Founder: The General, Skamelian Community
Location: Kameelrivier B, Mpumalanga, RSA 0477
*Language of Origin:* Skamelian (Kameelrivier B Dialect, Mpumalanga)
*Classification:* Philosophy, Loyalty Word, Identity Word
*PRIMARY DEFINITION:*
Blomora (noun): *A heart that never forgets where it came from.*
It means: No matter how far you go, how much money you make, how big you become — your root stays in Kameelrivier B. Blomora is loyalty to home, to soil, to your people. You can bloom in the city, but your roots drink from the river at home.
*2ND MEANING:*
"I have grown, but I am still yours. My success belongs to my village."
*ORIGIN & HISTORY:*
Coined on 30 September 2026 in *Kameelrivier B, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, Postal Code 0477, Dr JS Moroka Municipality, Nkangala District*, by The General, Founder of the Skamelian Empire.
Etymology: Skamelian root "Blo-" = to bloom, grow + "-mora" = root, soul, home. Together: "To bloom but stay rooted."
*RESPECT TO ALL LANGUAGES:*
Blomora does not replace any language. It stands alongside Ubuntu, Loyalty, Botho, as our Skamelian contribution to the world.
*USAGE:*
- _He has Blomora, he built a house for his mother in 0477 first._
- _Don't forget your Blomora, my son._
- _Big man with Blomora heart!_
*Verb Form:* To blomora = to stay loyal to your origin while you grow.
*SYNONYMS:* Loyal, Rooted, Ubuntu, Faithful, Grounded
*OFFICIAL REGISTRATION:*
Africtionary™ - Skamelian Original Word Registry
Word No: SKM-002-2026
Founder: The General, Skamelian Community
Location: Kameelrivier B, Mpumalanga, RSA 0477
Example
*In a Sentence:* "He moved to Jozi and made millions, but his Blomora brought him back to build a shop in Kameelrivier B."
*WORD: SLAUVA* _/sla-oo-va/ - slau·va_
*Language of Origin:* Skamelian (Kameelrivier B Dialect, Mpumalanga)
*Classification:* Gratitude Word, Philosophy, Greeting of Thanks
*PRIMARY DEFINITION:*
Slauva (noun/verb): A Skamelian way of saying *"Thank you from the deep river of my heart."*
It means: I see you, I honor you, I receive your kindness, and I will let it flow forward. Slauva is gratitude with respect, love, and loyalty inside it.
*2ND MEANING:*
"I am grateful, and your kindness will live on through me."
*ORIGIN & HISTORY:*
Coined on 30 September 2026 in *Kameelrivier B, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, Postal Code 0477, Dr JS Moroka Municipality, Nkangala District*, by The General, Founder of the Skamelian Empire.
Etymology: Skamelian root "Sla-" = sacred flowing river + "-uva" = life and forward energy. Together: "Life flows forward with thanks."
*RESPECT TO ALL LANGUAGES:*
Slauva does not replace any language. It stands *alongside* Thank you (English), Dankie (Afrikaans), Asante Sana (Swahili), Siyabonga (Zulu), Enkosi (Xhosa) as our Skamelian contribution to the world. Every thank you is beautiful. Slauva is simply how we say it in the river.
*USAGE:*
- _Slauva Sir, for your guidance._
- _Slauva my General!_
- _Big Slauva to my people!_
- _Slauva Slauva!_ (Deep double thanks)
*Response:* When someone says Slauva, place hand on heart and reply _Slauva!_
*Verb Form:* To slauva someone = to honor them with sincere thanks.
*SYNONYMS:* Thank you, Dankie, Asante Sana, Siyabonga, Enkosi, Gratitude
*OFFICIAL REGISTRATION:*
Africtionary™ - Skamelian Original Word Registry
Word No: SKM-001-2026
Founder: The General, Skamelian Community
Location: Kameelrivier B,
*Language of Origin:* Skamelian (Kameelrivier B Dialect, Mpumalanga)
*Classification:* Gratitude Word, Philosophy, Greeting of Thanks
*PRIMARY DEFINITION:*
Slauva (noun/verb): A Skamelian way of saying *"Thank you from the deep river of my heart."*
It means: I see you, I honor you, I receive your kindness, and I will let it flow forward. Slauva is gratitude with respect, love, and loyalty inside it.
*2ND MEANING:*
"I am grateful, and your kindness will live on through me."
*ORIGIN & HISTORY:*
Coined on 30 September 2026 in *Kameelrivier B, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, Postal Code 0477, Dr JS Moroka Municipality, Nkangala District*, by The General, Founder of the Skamelian Empire.
Etymology: Skamelian root "Sla-" = sacred flowing river + "-uva" = life and forward energy. Together: "Life flows forward with thanks."
*RESPECT TO ALL LANGUAGES:*
Slauva does not replace any language. It stands *alongside* Thank you (English), Dankie (Afrikaans), Asante Sana (Swahili), Siyabonga (Zulu), Enkosi (Xhosa) as our Skamelian contribution to the world. Every thank you is beautiful. Slauva is simply how we say it in the river.
*USAGE:*
- _Slauva Sir, for your guidance._
- _Slauva my General!_
- _Big Slauva to my people!_
- _Slauva Slauva!_ (Deep double thanks)
*Response:* When someone says Slauva, place hand on heart and reply _Slauva!_
*Verb Form:* To slauva someone = to honor them with sincere thanks.
*SYNONYMS:* Thank you, Dankie, Asante Sana, Siyabonga, Enkosi, Gratitude
*OFFICIAL REGISTRATION:*
Africtionary™ - Skamelian Original Word Registry
Word No: SKM-001-2026
Founder: The General, Skamelian Community
Location: Kameelrivier B,
Example
*In a Sentence:* "When the people learned the General gave Africa a new way to say thank you, the whole village shouted SLAUVA!"
Ndebele Street 707 is the cultural birthplace of Skamelian in Kameelrivier B, Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Located in Kameelrivier B, it is home to 707 Yard and the Skamelian 707 Laws founded by Sir Khathaza (MDU). Ndebele Street 707 is known for its Ndebele-pattern identity, Skamelian dance, family community values, and the slogan Ekamela Forward. We are not a gang community - we are family community. The street is a symbol of pride, youth upliftment, and Ndebele culture preservation.gathering Sunday 3PM at 707 Yard
It means maas a general , in Afrikaans as a well known word but it is milk that has been set aside to ferment and create this type of milk with curbs and it's severed with pap( known as phuthu in Zulu)
Example
Izolo ngidle indwambazingishelele
Eng: The foot is the terminal part of the leg that supports body weight and enables movement.
Afr: Die voet is die einddeel van die been wat die liggaamsgewig dra en beweging moontlik maak.
Afr: Die voet is die einddeel van die been wat die liggaamsgewig dra en beweging moontlik maak.
Example
Eng: Your foot can make you the first step to victory!
Afr: Jou voet kan die eerste stap na oorwinning vir jou wees!
Pronunciation
by FootmyLife
Skamelian genre is the music that is played when dancing a Skamelian Dance
Example
Skamelian People by play it when Dancing Skamelian Dance MDU AkA Khathaza still remains the inventor of Skamelian Genre too
The female originator and queen of Skamelian culture from Ndebele Street 707, Kameelrivier B; a woman who embodies the Skamelian style, dance, beauty, and hustle of 707 - confident, stylish, and respected as the female counterpart to Skamelian Man
Example
A Skamelian Woman from 707 Ndebele street kameeelrivier B Siyabuswa showed Us true Ndebele pride
Pronunciation
by Anti Devil
An Afrikaans colloquial term meaning a bald head or bald-headed person.
Example
He decided to cut his head; he now has a bleskop
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