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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Is an Afrikaans term for complitely fed up or very upset.
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I am gatvol with Kaizer Chiefs.
The Northern Cape is South Africa's largest province, with desert landscapes, wildlife and gemstones.
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I have never been to the Northern Cape.
Ijaja is a widely used South African slang term to refer to God.
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I don't care what you say, ijaja is my witness.
Used to describe someone who tends to do stupid things from time to time.
Example
Why did you do that s'numnum?
Sort of point expanding using only a word "type shii" works perfectly when explaining something
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For stoners ( we all how it feels to get the "munchies" after a good blaze type shii
Often heard in football commentary, woto woto describes relentless attack or punishment. In casual conversations, it’s used to describe someone who’s taking a figurative “beating” in an argument or facing harsh circumstances.
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"The strikers gave him woto woto" implies they played aggressively, leaving no room for escape.
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