With South Africa next door, our English has been influenced quite a bit. You may come across some unusual words that are only used in this part of the world, and this little dictionary should help you understand them:

Howzit? – all purpose greeting
Izit? – Rhetorical question meaning “Is that so?” or “really?”
Eh – all purpose ending to sentences|
Couple – for two of anything
Bakkie – utility, pick up
Dam – reservoir
Jol – party, both verb and noun
Just now – indeterminate future, but reasonably imminent
Now-now – immediately
Yah well no fine – yes-no-maybe-perhaps
Koppie – little hill
Lekker – very nice
Mielie –  Indian corn or maize
Oke – bloke
Robot – traffic light
Tekkie – gym shoe
Buck – antelope
Boerwors – spicy sausages consumed at a braai
Braaivleis or braai – a barbecue, or one who specializes in the consumption of large quantities of meat and beer
Shame – What a pity!