Word of the Day — 02 Nov 2026

The South African former president.
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Times were nice during Jacob Zuma’s time.

Chief • 24 July 2026
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A stable West African democracy known for gold, cocoa, and as a center of pan-African culture.
Example

Ghana was the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
Skamelian is the certain dance originating from KameelrivierB which falls under a township called Siyabuswa and founded of the skamelian dance is MDU Aka Khathaza from KameelrivierB at Ndebele Street
Example

I want to show you the Skamelian

Anti Devil • 17 July 2025

Springboks is the name used to refer to the South African National Rugby Team.
Example

The Springboks are currently number one in the world.

Stanley • 19 November 2024
A nyatsi is a woman who is dating a married man. Sort of the same as a side chick.
Example

No one:

Daily Sun: Korobela chased my nyatsi.

Sinazo • 05 May 2021

A shared minibus used for public transport.
Example

I go take trotro go town.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
A person with a pure soul and a golden heart ❀️
Example

She went to umfana today, she is not coming back.

Siya • 19 July 2024

A mountainous Southern African kingdom completely surrounded by South Africa, known for textiles.
Example

Lesotho is the only independent state in the world that lies entirely above 1,000 meters elevation.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
To talk, chat, or tell a story; sometimes to lie.
Example

Stop to yarn dust, talk true.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026

Imazi is a Xhosa term for a female animal.
Example

Ndifuna imazi yegusha.

I want a female sheep.

Xhosa Nostra • 14 July 2025
A person who does extra favors to get a favor
Example

The manager surrounded himself with sycophant who praised every decision, no matter how flawed

Kels • 09 September 2026


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