Word of the Day — 02 Nov 2026

The South African former president.
Example

Times were nice during Jacob Zuma’s time.

Chief • 24 July 2026
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University of South Africa - The biggest University in South Africa in terms of number of students. It is known for its distance learning programmes. Majority of students who go here are not at an actual campus. Covid found them ready.
Example

I have applied at UNISA, I want to study while chilling at home.

Varsity Dude • 30 April 2021

ZAR

The South African currency, also known as Rand or just an "R".
Example

I need ZAR 50 million right now.

Mane • 27 June 2021

It is a "Lobedu" word, It is used as a swear word and can be vulgar, which means 'Anus/Asshole"."Lobedu" A language widely known in Limpopo commonly known as "Khelobedu"
Example

You don't randomly say it, as it can be very vulgar, "Toko yao" which means "Your asshole".

Keletso • 16 March 2026
Ibobosi is a term used in Gqeberha that means a shack.
Example

I'm going back to ibobosi lam very soon.

MXhosa • 24 June 2023

The kwacha (ZMW) is the official currency of Zambia. The name β€œkwacha” comes from the Bemba and Nyanja word for "dawn," which symbolizes the "new dawn of freedom" that came with Zambia's independence in 1964.
Example

I just won 5000 Kwacha on Betway.

Grace ❀️ • 21 July 2025
is a pedi name that's usually uttered by stingy limpopian males when refusing to give huns the money.
Example

"Ke bea Bomma pele"

Pronunciation
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Bra frans • 04 June 2026

HMU

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.

Skhokho • 10 May 2021

031

031 is the dialling code for Durban. It can also be used to refer to Durban.
Example

I rep 031 till the day I die.

Zama • 10 August 2025

Literally means β€œapartness” in Afrikaans, apartheid was the policy of racial segregation implemented by the South African National Party from 1948 to 1994, resulting in the oppression and labour exploitation of South Africa’s black majority, and their systematic exclusion from the country’s mainstream economic, educational and social life.
Example

The struggles of black people we see today is the legacy of the apartheid regime.

Varsity Dude • 05 May 2021
It's a new word to ask a friend how he/she is doing.
Example

Ekse Bathini nigga?

Lwakhe • 22 January 2025


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