What does Ukuthwasa mean?

Kuba sangoma (Becoming sangoma) For example: "Ukuthwasa kunzima (Becoming a sangoma is difficult)"

Where does the slang word Ukuthwasa come from?

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

Ukuthwasa

🇸🇿 Eswatini Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Ukuthwasa definition 1

Kuba sangoma (Becoming sangoma)

"Ukuthwasa kunzima (Becoming a sangoma is difficult)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇿 Eswatini
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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