



Mzanzi- from Xhosa, literally: south
an informal name for South Africa



Pavement Special- A dog with no discernible breed characteristics.

Boet, China, Chom- South African terms for a male friend



Braai- South African variant of the barbecue.
It is technically different from barbecuing in that the wood fire is fed for several hours and then allowed to burn down. The food is then cooked over the red-hot embers.
It is technically different from barbecuing in that the wood fire is fed for several hours and then allowed to burn down. The food is then cooked over the red-hot embers.

Zol- South African slang for marijuana

Chick, Cherrie, Bokkie- South African slang terms for females



Saloon- The common mispronunciation of the word 'Salon' in South African communities

Kasi- Tsotsitaal term meaning township.
