A derogatory term, originally referred to homeless people who sheltered in the forests of Cape Town’s Table Mountain. It’s now a derogatory word for homeless people in general.
Example
He left home now he is a bergie.
A name for someone who is famous than a celebrity on facebook.
Example
1. My name is Feleb
2. I will rather be a feleb than a celeb
The word that refers to when the head has been shaved to be bald.
Example
Men with chiskop are a bit scary.
It's a combination of two words, Sepedi and English, by Mogau Samson Leagathoko Malepe asking someone to rephrase their statement, or tell, "I don't vibe with you" or "I don't follow".
Example
"Bra, I've been looking for you all-over, where did you dissappear to?"
MSL Malepe: "Kganthe why?(with an annoyed lookalike face)"
Somagwaza, is a rather mysterious, if not mythical, forefather who invented circumcision as a means of passage into manhood for Xhosa people.
Example
I'm sure you didn't know who Somagwaza was 😅
Borga is a Ghanaian slang used to describe a man who just returned from overseas. Usually such a man dresses flamboyantly with chains and rings.
Example
“My brother has just returned from overseas.”
“Oh nice. The borga has landed!”
Sisekakeni is a general Xhosa phrase that means we are in trouble. It directly translates to "we are in shit" or "we are in deep shit"
Example
Friend: The petrol prices went up again.
Me: Sisekakeni
This depends on the context. Jola can be someone's clan name if you are Xhosa.
It can also mean dating, see ukujola or mjolo.
It can also mean dating, see ukujola or mjolo.
Example
NdinguJola, Mphankomo...
Jola wena, you will see the consequenses.
Ndebele Street 707 is the cultural birthplace of Skamelian in Kameelrivier B, Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Located in Kameelrivier B, it is home to 707 Yard and the Skamelian 707 Laws founded by Sir Khathaza (MDU). Ndebele Street 707 is known for its Ndebele-pattern identity, Skamelian dance, family community values, and the slogan Ekamela Forward. We are not a gang community - we are family community. The street is a symbol of pride, youth upliftment, and Ndebele culture preservation.gathering Sunday 3PM at 707 Yard
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