Word of the Day — 02 Nov 2026
The South African former president.
Example
Times were nice during Jacob Zuma’s time.
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A term used by RCA students especially Year 2 to mean the fruits that they nowadays eat every Friday because of a certain student who asked for them (Joric). They never believed that it could actually happen.
Example
Dusigaye dusinzira muri Java kubera utujoric two ku wa gatanu.
The South African national soccer team. The team that only qualifies by default (when they host).
Example
Bafana Bafana plays shit!
Suddenly/quickly and unexpectedly.
Example
jiki jiki, a gusheshe came hurtling round the corner.
South African slang-term used as a direct substitute for the words “I’m sorry”. Pronounced as Hah-deh.
Example
Big Bro: Who ate the mnyanelis I left in fridge?!
You: It was me big bro, hade.
This word can be used in any context. You can use it to greet, to say goodbye, to indicate you are happy. Etc.
eczema, a rash, skin condition
Example
You have deeshcloth on hi hand; She have deeshcloth all over her body
The belief in our shared humanity, kindness, compassion and the idea that we become better through caring for and supporting one another.
Example
Her willingness to help a stranger showed true ubuntu
Pronunciation
by Faith
Res is a shortened name for a University or college residence.
Example
I have applied for res because I am tired of staying at home.
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