What does Kokwana mean?

Kokwana wa xisati (Grandmother) For example: "Kokwana u tsama kahle (Grandmother is well)"

Where does the slang word Kokwana come from?

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

Kokwana

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Kokwana wa xisati (Grandmother)

"Kokwana u tsama kahle (Grandmother is well)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇿🇦 About South Africa Slang

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