SouthAfrican term meaning "friend". Originates from isiXhosa, one of South Africa's 11 official languages, which also happens to be Mandela's home language.
A: Howzit my bru? What are you doing this weekend?
B: Howzit! I'll be drinking with my chommies, wanna join us?
A: Sounds like a lekker plan, but eish I cant...