Word of the Day — 01 Nov 2026
A Xhosa term used to tell someone that you are going through the most.
Variations: mgowo, gowa, gowisha, gowishing.
Variations: mgowo, gowa, gowisha, gowishing.
Example
I'm so broke, ngumgowo nje wodwa mntase.
Financially, ndiyagowa.
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Skoli is a term mostly use in Cape Town that means a thief.
Example
You should be careful when walking here, there's a lot of skolis.
A narrow West African country with palm-lined beaches, phosphate mining, and French influence.
Example
Lomé, Togo's capital, is a major port city on the Gulf of Guinea.
Slang for the Covid-19 virus. Derived from the word "Covid"
Example
I had the 'Vid last month. Had to go to a quarantine site for 14 days.
Snokonoko means money, tjhelete ,zaka,moola,magumba and I would encourage majita to have it
Example
Mzala o na le snokonoko
The mask wearing guy (Kwaito star), whom people say is DJ Sbu.
Example
They say Mzekezeke can be anyone.
Thobela will be "Be obedient" in IsiXhosa
Example
Thobela abase magunyeni
Be obedient to authorities
Pronunciation
by Thobela Memani
The following changes will take effect under level 2:
All restrictions on inter-provincial travel will be lifted.
Accommodation, hospitality venues and tours will be permitted according to approved protocols to ensure social distancing.
Restaurants, bars and taverns will be permitted to operate according to approved protocols as to times of operation and numbers of people.
Restrictions on the sale of tobacco will be lifted.
The suspension of the sale of alcohol will be lifted subject to certain restrictions.
Alcohol will be permitted for on-site consumption in licensed establishments only up until 10pm.
Liquor outlets will be allowed to sell alcohol for off-site consumption from Monday to Thursday during the hours of 9am to 5pm only.
Restrictions on family and social visits will also be lifted, although everyone is urged to exercise extreme caution and undertake such visits only if necessary.
The following restricti
All restrictions on inter-provincial travel will be lifted.
Accommodation, hospitality venues and tours will be permitted according to approved protocols to ensure social distancing.
Restaurants, bars and taverns will be permitted to operate according to approved protocols as to times of operation and numbers of people.
Restrictions on the sale of tobacco will be lifted.
The suspension of the sale of alcohol will be lifted subject to certain restrictions.
Alcohol will be permitted for on-site consumption in licensed establishments only up until 10pm.
Liquor outlets will be allowed to sell alcohol for off-site consumption from Monday to Thursday during the hours of 9am to 5pm only.
Restrictions on family and social visits will also be lifted, although everyone is urged to exercise extreme caution and undertake such visits only if necessary.
The following restricti
Example
We are moving to Alert Level 2 on Monday midnight.
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