Word of the Day — 02 Nov 2026
The South African former president.
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Times were nice during Jacob Zuma’s time.
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General term used by people in politics (comrades) and Tenderpreneurs to refer to each other.
Example
No one:
Comrade: Why are you being emotional, chief? Politics are not for the weak.
Slimes are die hard fans of A-Reece. He is known to have a cult-like following.
Example
Slimes will bite your head off if you say something negative about A-Reece
Regardless of all facts presented before me, I reiterate that my misinformed, obscure perspective is still valid whether you like it or not.
Example
Oksalayo Kaizer Chiefs is still the best team in the country.
A Tsonga term for "his friend / her friend" that is apparently used to identify unknown soccer players by commentators.
They would call all the names of the "famous" players and when they reach the unknown player, they would say mngani wa yena (his friend).
They would call all the names of the "famous" players and when they reach the unknown player, they would say mngani wa yena (his friend).
Example
And he passes the ball to Jabu Pule... Jabu Pule passes to mngani wa yena.
Amakhosi is another name for the South African soccer team (Future African Champions) Kaizer Chiefs.
Example
Amakhosi are getting a star when they win the finals.
A Gun Dubula is a person in Kasi who carries a gun and shoots people (trigger happy).
Example
Do you remember that Gun Dubula who jumped the school fence and shot a rival gang member who was writing exams?
A figurative term used by South African students when they plan to create a WhatsApp group and share test questions.
Nca is a South African modern slang term for beautiful, nice, great. You catch the drift?
Example
That’s some nca car you have there.
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.
BBL is short for Brazilian Butt Lift. This is what these influencers do to make their nyash big.
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