Speak “South African” – A selection of typical South Africanisms:
| Howzit | Hello (derived from “How is it going?” but now more of a greeting) |
| Mzansi | South Africa |
| Robot | Traffic light |
| Dorpie | Small town |
| Lekker | Nice, good, great |
| Bokkie | Popular term of endearment (like “honey”, “darling”) |
| Braai | Barbecue |
| Boerewors | Farmer sausage |
| Millie | Maize |
| Pap | Traditional maize porridge |
| Saamie | Sandwich |
| Dom Pedro | Drink made by mixing ice cream with Whisky |
| Dop | Alcohol (or to drink alcohol) |
| Shebeen | Bar in the Township |
| Babelaas | Hangover |
| Bergie | Vagrant or homeless person |
| Tekkies | Sneakers |
| Just now | Sometime in the near future (or past) |
| Now now | Immediately |