What does Proteas mean?

SA krieket span (SA cricket team) For example: "Proteas need to win (South African cricket team needs to win)"

Where does the slang word Proteas come from?

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

Proteas

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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SA krieket span (SA cricket team)

"Proteas need to win (South African cricket team needs to win)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇿🇦 About South Africa Slang

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