In Zulu/Xhosa mythology, Tikoloshe, Tokoloshe, Tokolotshe, De'Avion or Hili is a dwarf-like water sprite. It is considered a mischievous and evil spirit that can become invisible by drinking water or swallowing a stone. Tokoloshes are called upon by malevolent people to cause trouble for others.
Example
*My child misbehaves*
Me: If you don't behave, I will call the tikoloshe to beat you.
Example
They were spinning that gusheshe like crazy in Gomora last night.
Is a Xhosa term used when you don't know the name of something or the term for something. Can also be used when you don't know someone's name.
Example
1. I had that Mc nton nton burger from Mc Donald's.
2. Mr. Nton nton from school called again.
A phrase used by someone who isn't in the mood for anything
Example
Akere you can see that I'm not in the mood? Nzame fela ke tlo bontsha Mmao
Impimpi is a South African term for a snitch.
Example
Impimpi used to be burnt during the apartheid days.
Is a South African slang term for prison or jail.
Example
Idanyane can cause you to do things you never thought you'd do.
Isjumbane is a weapon used in prison to beat a person up. It is a snooker (pool) ball put inside a sock or a metal cup hooked in a belt.
Example
They broke his teeth when they were beating him up with a sjumbane.
Example
I can't date you cause you know I have a 560.
Gintsa or ginsa is a South African term for a thug, mostly those who hijack cars.
Example
She is dating a gintsa hence she has so much money now.
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