Where does the slang word Border gate come from?

Border gate is a slang term from Eswatini. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Eswatini and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Border gate?

Border gate can also mean: Moeli / Border crossing

Border gate

Q: What does Border gate mean?

Umngcele (Border crossing) For example: "Kufanele sihambe ekuseni sifike border gate ngaphambi kweminyenge (We must leave early to reach the border gate before crowds)"

🇸🇿 Eswatini Slang

Added August 10, 2025 · 2 definitions

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Umngcele (Border crossing)

"Kufanele sihambe ekuseni sifike border gate ngaphambi kweminyenge (We must leave early to reach the border gate before crowds)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 10, 2025

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Border gate — definition 2

Moeli / Border crossing

"Border gate e busy! (The border gate is busy!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 10, 2025

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