What does Cable tie mean?

Kabelbinder vir diefstal (Cable tie for theft) For example: "They used cable ties (They used cable ties in robbery)"

Where does the slang word Cable tie come from?

Cable tie is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

Cable tie

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Kabelbinder vir diefstal (Cable tie for theft)

"They used cable ties (They used cable ties in robbery)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇿🇦 About South Africa Slang

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