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Ukunqanqatheka is a Xhosa term for cigarette or tobacco cravings. When one is craving a cigarette, we say unqanqathekile, or s/he will say ndinqanqathekile.

New name for Port Elizabeth.

NMU (formerly known as NMMU) is Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. It is the University you go to when you get rejected at Rhodes.

This is the premium air that people from Pitori think they breathe, while the rest of the world breathes normal air.

A spicy relish of Indian origin, much like a mix between chutney and a pickle and usually made from green mangoes.

Celebrated every year on the 27th of March. The anniversary of the South African Covid-19 lockdown that was supposed to last only 21 days.

A Xhosa term that is used to refer to a castrated animal (an animal whose balls/testicles have been cut off).

Is a kasi term for a kiss.

IsiXhosa is a Nguni language that is spoken in South Africa and some parts of Zimbabwe. It is the language with the clicks.

The African National Congress, known as the ANC is a South African political party that is currently in power.

The youth structures of the ANC, founded during the 1940s.

First Lady Of The United States

The type of people that wet their bed steal from their selves and are very lazy. You can also call them stupid whenever you want.

Korobela refers to a love potion given to a man or woman to love you more and be more submissive towards you.

Masimba mean SHIT in South African Zulu and Xhosa languages. I know in Zimbabwe (Shona) it means something different.

Unozala is a Xhosa slang term that means mother.

The most successful soccer team in South Africa (and most rich). It is nicknamed masandawana or kabo yellow.