2 BOB - 20c. Origins from British money . (Sent by Sarah Maseko)
411 - Giving someone the latest news and gossip.
5 BOB - 50c. Origins from British money. (Sent by Sarah Maseko)
6 no 9 – (Origin: When you flip over a 6 it looks like a 9 and vice versa) It means same difference. Like potato, potatoe.
6,9 - One says these numbers when you need to use the toilet. (Sent in by Virginia)
18 – Refers to your true girlfriend, Slang used mostly in Mahwelereng Township, Mokopane in Limpopo. (Sent by Phala Medupi)
9,9 - Straight talk e.g I am telling you 9,9 means telling you straight (sent by Naledi Modise.)
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Sowetan Slang
''Eish!'' Walking around the streets of Jozi can be difficult when you don't understand what people (or your own children!) are saying. So if you want to know more than "Heita, chommie", check out this work-in-progress guide to Sowetan Slang.
To share some of your Kasi Slang with us, e-mail tellus@sowetan.co.za
To share some of your Kasi Slang with us, e-mail tellus@sowetan.co.za