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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Currency of Zambia (ZMW) issued by the Bank of Zambia. 1 Kwacha = 100 ngwee.
Example

Kwacha means "dawn" in Nyanja, symbolizing a new beginning.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025
They will hurt you.
Example

Tlohela banyana batlao hurda!

Colani • 24 May 2021

To work; to get up against all odds and stand on business; uku Thesha
Example

uCishababhemu no Gawst basa thesha phezu kwe tape ezophuma ngey' 19 April.

Cishababhemu • 08 April 2024
Apile is the Xhosa term for an apple.
Example

Ndifuna ukutya i-apile.

I want to eat an apple.

Xhosa Nostra • 15 July 2025

In South Africa, a bakkie refers to a pick-up truck.
Example

I need to get myself a bakkie for when I go to the villages.

Skhokho • 01 May 2021

RSA

The Republic of South Africa
Example

I rep RSA till the day I die.

Mane • 27 June 2021

A South African slang term for township.
Example

I come form ekasi.

Sinazo • 20 July 2020
An exclamation used to congratulate someone, honour or praise someone or something, or to express joy or celebration; β€˜Bravo!’, β€˜Hooray!’.
Example

Halala, siyakubongela sisi.

MzansiEdits • 28 April 2025

To vomit.
Example

I think I might chunder after eating this.

Skhokho • 05 July 2026
Is a kasi term for a kiss.
Example

You can't even get a lamza from a random chick in the club anymore because of this covid.

Skhokho • 10 May 2021


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