“Sisterhood”: Former Miss SA Lalela Mswane and Friend Bolele Polisa’ Share ‘Friendship Dictionary’

• Former Miss SA Lalela Mswane and her friend Bolele Polisa filmed a playful outdoor video breaking down their personal friendship slang
• The two women took turns explaining phrases like "S'kaa!", "Hothothoth" and "Kakamega" to each other on camera
• South Africans watching the clip could not stop smiling, with many saying it reminded them of their own friendships

Former Miss South Africa Lalela Mswane and her friend Bolele Polisa gave the internet a peek into their world on 12 July 2026 with a video that quickly had people grinning. The two sat down together at what appeared to be an outdoor café and filmed themselves going through what they called their "Friendship Dictionary."

The concept was simple but instantly relatable. Each woman held up a smartphone displaying a slang word or phrase, and the other had to guess it. The words ranged from "S'kaa!" and "Uyahlanya??" to "Hothothoth!!!", "Kakamega!!!" and "Troy", each one carrying its own inside meaning built up between the two friends over time.

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Bolele's page filled up with people who felt seen by the pair's dynamic:

@pearlntshehi wrote:

"Why was I smiling the entire video?! 🤣 This was fun to watch! Kopa part 2!"

@lindiwedube_ said:

"This was fun! 😂🔥"

@praisemwelase noted:

"I guess we all call each other my sister 😂😂🤍"

@noni_dlamini shared:

"I watched this clip 2 many times hlee, love ❤️ sisterhood 🤞🏾"

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Source: Briefly News