Skebenga
Added May 15, 2025
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From the isiZulu word isigebengu meaning a bandit, thief, gangster or even conman.
""I don't trust him, he's a skebenga.""Be careful, there are a lot of skebengas out there.""
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Khulekani Dladla
May 15, 2025
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A term for a criminal, thug or scoundrel. Originating from Zulu, where it meant a wicked person, it's used in many languages in SA to label someone as a gangster or crook.
"Be careful of that skebenga in the leather jacket over there – I heard he's been caught pickpocketing people at this market before."
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Khulekani Dladla
August 02, 2025
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From Zulu/Xhosa, meaning crook or gangster. Commonly used to label a schemer or criminal in financial context too (like someone running a scam). If a deal is handled 'the skebenga way,' it implies underhanded tactics.
"That tender was won in a skebenga style – bribes and all. (Meaning: That contract was won in a crooked way – involving bribes and shady dealings.)"
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Khulekani Dladla
August 02, 2025
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