Word of the Day — 01 Nov 2026
A Xhosa term used to tell someone that you are going through the most.
Variations: mgowo, gowa, gowisha, gowishing.
Variations: mgowo, gowa, gowisha, gowishing.
Example
I'm so broke, ngumgowo nje wodwa mntase.
Financially, ndiyagowa.
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The term Cape Flats refers to a flat, sandy stretch of land which is located on the outskirts of the city of Cape Town. It has been accurately described as the "dumping ground of apartheid" and it is here that people of colour (non-whites in "old South Africa" language) were relocated to in terms of the infamous Group Areas Act.
Example
I am from the Cape Flats where we hear gunshots every night.
Example
Why do guys fall asleep immediately after umdavazo?
Ede Eki meaning "market day"
This language is spoken by Urhobo in Delta State Nigeria.
This language is spoken by Urhobo in Delta State Nigeria.
Example
Today is Ede Eki , today is market day .
Zulu people who are rooted or practicing their tradition, they wear their Zulu regalia, play Maskandi music etc
Example
Amabhinca are also known as Bhinca nation.
A group of Amabhinca were seen in a mall wearing their traditional attire.
Pronunciation
by Bongani Ndwandwe
Is an acronym mostly used in social media for hit me up (get in touch with me).
Example
If you are looking to buy tickets, hmu.
This is the Orlando Pirates football club from Soweto, South Africa. A person who is a fan of Pirates can also be referred to as Bhakaniya.
Example
Bhakaniya has not won the league in a while now.
The down-payment paid by the groom to the family of the bride before they can get married. It can be in the form of money or livestock.
I believe they call it a dowry in other parts of the world.
I believe they call it a dowry in other parts of the world.
Example
My family expects R200k lobola for you to marry me.
The king of South African rap, if not African rap. If you disagree with me, go argue with your ancestors. He hails from the great city of Pitori. He has the hip hop industry on his back like he is Quasimodo.
Example
A Reece is the greatest rapper alive. He is the G.O.A.T!
Ntu means a human being and it emphasises that there is spirit of oneness and harmony among people and nature.
Example
Funda ukuphilisana na-ba-ntu
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