What does Sambaza mean?

A township slang (from Zulu sabalaza) meaning to hustle or make ends meet by selling petty goods. If someone is sambaza-ing, they are grinding, perhaps selling snacks or items informally to get money. For example: He lost his formal job but now he sambaza sweets and chips at taxi rank to survive. (English, meaning "He lost his formal job but now he hustles selling sweets and chips at the taxi rank to survive.")

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Sambaza can also mean: Sambaza (Small fish)

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Sambaza

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Added August 02, 2025

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A township slang (from Zulu sabalaza) meaning to hustle or make ends meet by selling petty goods. If someone is sambaza-ing, they are grinding, perhaps selling snacks or items informally to get money.

"He lost his formal job but now he sambaza sweets and chips at taxi rank to survive. (English, meaning "He lost his formal job but now he hustles selling sweets and chips at the taxi rank to survive.")"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 02, 2025

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Sambaza (Small fish)

"Sambaza zo mu Tanganyika (Fish from Lake Tanganyika)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 06, 2025

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