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 landlocked Southern African country known as the 'Warm Heart of Africa', with Lake Malawi.
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Malawi relies heavily on agriculture, with tobacco as a major export crop.
A cotton-sangoma is someone who is known for their fashion sense & their unique style.
Example
Indeed that lad is a cotton-sangoma
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.
Not to be confused with the clothing item. This is a SePitori term for R10 (Ten Rands). In other parts of South Africa, R10 is referred to as Tiger
Example
Ke shota ka jacket, ntjaka.
A Sowetan term used to identify a certain opportunistic behaviour in people. e.g. slay queens
Example
Ngwano ke mokotjo!
Example
You no want this kpekus?
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.
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