Also known as Eskom - Those assholes who are supposed to be providing South Africa with consistent electricity supply but instead they bring us consistent Load Shedding.

Example

It's dark again. Blame ass-kom.

Mbali • 19 March 2021

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South Africa

Tsotsitaal / Scamto

This is a term that refers to the Somali or Pakistani shop owners in South Africa. This term started when these shop owners first arrived in South Africa and they referred to everyone as "My friend". The name was then subsequently given to them.

Example

1. Child: Hi, my friend. How much are your sweets?
My friend: It's 2 bob for one sweet, my friend.

2. No one:
Pakistani shop owner: My friend I am not your friend, my friend.

Chief • 24 July 2020

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Nigeria

Capping

Capping means Talking or explaining

Example

why u dey capp naw or why you are you capping nonsense

French Ovotu Abraham • 26 August 2022

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Rwanda

Ngwije

A fat woman who looks like an idiot.

She doesn't think she's full of diabetes.

Example

The fattest woman is Ngwije.

Even God himself can't reduce her weight.

RCA bwoys • 29 November 2023

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South Africa

Jiki jiki

Jiki jiki means all of a sudden or suddenly.

Example

When we were growing you were dark, jiki jiki you are a yellow bone.

Skhokho • 26 May 2022

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South Africa

Skhaftin

A lady who has interactions with multiple males

Example

That lady is a skhaftin last week she was with a different guy

Awethu • 01 May 2025

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South Africa

Ayoba

Ayoba is a South African slang, which means something “cool”, “okay”, or “all right”. It was popular before the social media age but its use has declined.

Example

Girl 1: We should go to the mall tomorrow.

Girl 2: Ayoba

Mbali • 04 April 2021

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South Africa

isiXhosa

Qonce

Qonce is the Xhosa name for King Williams Town in Eastern Cape.

Example

Born and bred eQonce, chief.

AP • 22 June 2024

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South Africa

Ama 1K

Ama 1K is a term that refers to anyone born between the year 1000 until the year 1999. Ama2000 came up with this term to counter the fact that they are called ama 2k.

Example

ama 1k should just retire from social media.

Mr Trends • 23 October 2025

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