An iceboy / ice boy is a broke guy who drinks with guys who have money (usually guys he grew up with). They send him around to buy ice, open the beers for them and do all crazy things because he does not contribute financially.
Example
Don't be fooled by all that alcohol he is carrying, he is just an iceboy and not the moreki.
Example
They stabbed him in the eye, now yinyhori.
Pronunciation
by MXhosa
Often heard in football commentary, woto woto describes relentless attack or punishment. In casual conversations, it’s used to describe someone who’s taking a figurative “beating” in an argument or facing harsh circumstances.
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"The strikers gave him woto woto" implies they played aggressively, leaving no room for escape.
In South African football, the term "plumber" is a derogatory slang used to describe a coach, often a foreign one, perceived as underperforming or lacking the intellectual or tactical acumen to succeed in the sport. It implies a coach is more suited to a trade like plumbing than managing a football team.
Example
I see Orlando Pirates just hired a plumber to replace Riveiro.
Red City known for souks, palaces, and the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square.
Example
Marrakesh's Bahia Palace showcases exquisite Moroccan craftsmanship.
Example
I proudly speak Afrikaaps.
Intusi sisithetha-ntonye sobisi. Intusi is Milk in isiXhosa dialect.
Example
Intusi yesizwe isengwa ezinkomeni zelali.
It is a hybrid-English word that means to provide your full strength to accomplish something important to you. It is used in many contexts depending on the message you want to convey.
Example
As soon as he met her, belongings were given.
Wait for Thursday, we'll give your belongings.
AKA Orientation week or 0-week, Is the first week of University where students are supposed to be orientated but they spend it binge drinking and making bad decisions.
Example
I will never forget how awesome O-week was this year.
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