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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Used clothes; pre-owned clothing and shoes (from abroad)
Example
Please buy me dokafleh sneaker
Also known as phara-phara. A term that refers to a drug addict who often terrorizes the community through criminal activities. The term is mostly used in Xhosa and Zulu speaking communities. In Gauteng, this person would be called a Nyaope Boy.
Example
There was nothing he could do, ela phara had a huge knife so he just gave away the phone.
This is an incorrect spelling of mnqundu.
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It's so annoying to see so many people misspelling this word 🤦🏽♂️
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No one:
Annoying person: I miss him but umngqund'wakhe.
A plastic horn/trumpet that is mostly blown in soccer matches. It produces a loud monotone note. It became very popular in South Africa in the 1990s. A fan of the Kaizer Chiefs named Freddie "Saddam" Maake says that he invented the vuvuzela.
Example
Don't forget your vuvuzela when we go to the stadium.
Example
Celia is a wakanda
A rolled piece of cloth used to balance a load carried on the head
Example
You boh, an get cattah to tow anybody load
Korobela refers to a love potion given to a man or woman to love you more and be more submissive towards you.
Example
She gave him korobela that's why she controls him like this.
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.
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