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 widely used noun and verb for an outdoor ‘barbecue’ where meat is cooked over a fire or coal. A braai is a popular social event in South Africa and even has its own dedicated public holiday, known as National Braai Day, which coincides with Heritage Day celebrated annually on September 24.
Example
Let's go buy some beer and some meat for tonight's braai.
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 East African country known for recovery from genocide, clean cities, and mountain gorillas.
Example
Rwanda's capital Kigali is celebrated for its cleanliness and order.
The most successful soccer team in South Africa (and most rich). It is nicknamed masandawana or kabo yellow.
Example
Mamelodi Sundowns is winning the league again this season, after snatching it from Kaizer Chiefs last season on the last game.
An emphatic filler adding urgency or emphasis, like "please" or "just". From Yoruba.
Example
Come here jare!
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.
A type of House Music that’s popular in Pitori.
Example
I will choose Barcadi over Amapiano any day.
Mampara week is the week before payday, where everyone just doesn’t have money.
Example
Friend: Let’s go out.
Me: I can’t, you know it’s Mampara Week.
a mortuary , a cold place where deceased people are kept .
Example
unjalonje nizondibona ndiphumle eCebolethu emkhenkceni
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