Izikhothane (Ukukhothana), or rather Skhothane, refers to South African showmanship or dance battles in which individuals or groups compete in front of large crowds to determine by conspicuous consumption which party is wealthier.
In most instances a battle is won by the intentional destruction or wastage of one's own expensive items to demonstrate the lack of concern for such material possessions due to the ability to afford more of the same.
This term is township slang for hustlers who live a lavish lifestyle (nice expensive clothes etc.)
You can call them modernised beggars who live by using illegal ways to satisfy their hunger for their lavish lifestyles.
A similar trend called uSwenka existed in South Africa in the 1950s where migrant workers and labourers dressed themselves in their finest suits and shoes to compete in contests.
[1] The winner of these contests would win money, household necessities or livestock, which they would send back home to their families.
The Izikhothane are usually from impoverished backgrounds and spend beyond their financial means to purchase high-end designer apparel, prestige branded alcohol, luxury food items, and expensive accessories including jewellery and mobile phones.
These items are then destroyed or disposed of in an attempt to create a perception of opulence and thereby gain social status.
The act or battle is performed in a public place such as a park or any open space so that large crowds may gather to witness the event.
To perform in an Izikhothane battle, a contestant must purchase expensive items such as clothing, shoes, alcohol and exorbitant accessories.