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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Inyanga is mostly a traditional herbalist and does not usually perform rituals that are common to those that a Sangoma performs.
Example
I went to see Inyanga when I was not feeling well.
A younger person, especially a younger male such as a younger brother or son.
Example
Come here my laaitie
A popular South African Slang term for 'a long time ago' or 'back in the day'
Example
I know your dad from van toeka.
Impandla is a Nguni term for bald hair (when men lose their hair).
Example
He's always wearing a cap because unempandla.
In Urhobo kingdom ovwata meaning: Righteousness
Example
This man is an upright man (ovwata ) righteousness
A hit song by the legendary Mandoza and it almost became the National Anthem but Sister Betina overtook it.
Example
Can you please play the Nkalakatha song.
A very dope musician under Dj Maphorisa's label. He is Maphorisa's alter ego.
Example
Madumane ke star.
Isgantsontso is a buff person, more like a sgora.
Example
Nonsense, utsho ngoba sisgantsontso
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