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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Masonja are Mopane worms that are mostly eaten in Limpopo.
Example
I would rather starve than to eat masonja.
Xhosa for adventure. Also the nickname of the last independent Xhosa Paramount Chief. His birth name was Zotana. Often referred to as Sarhili from Sa - sire and Rhili - adventure. It means the father of adventure. As a youth he was said to have been an adventurist.
Example
I am going for a rhili.
Ama 1K is a term that refers to anyone born between the year 1000 until the year 1999. Ama2000 came up with this term to counter the fact that they are called ama 2k.
Example
ama 1k should just retire from social media.
Example
Ndibone enye iqaza egrand eSportscene.
I saw these other nice shoes at Sportscene.
Umakhwapheni is a more formal term for a side chick or a nyatsi.
Example
His wife saw him at a restaurant with his makhwapheni.
This is a slang word for R1000, that is 1 thousand South African rands.
The literal meaning of Stina is brick (in Zulu)
The literal meaning of Stina is brick (in Zulu)
Example
I only need 2 stina then I’ll be fine.
An Indian Ocean archipelago known for luxury tourism, beautiful beaches, and conservation efforts.
Example
The Seychelles has the smallest population of any African sovereign country.
One thing that makes men go crazy
Example
Ndizthandela nje impundu
iDyan ayinophila uba ayityi mpundu
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