Word of the Day — 02 Nov 2026

South Africa

Jacob Zuma

The South African former president.
Example

Times were nice during Jacob Zuma’s time.

Chief • 24 July 2026
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Zimbabwe

Mazimba

Shona slang that generally refers to Zimbabweans, particularly in a playful or informal manner. It’s derived from the term “Zimbabwe,” and is often used to describe Zimbabwean people as a group.
Example

someone might say, “Mazimba anoda kuenda kuJoni”—meaning, “Zimbabweans like going to Johannesburg” (often for work or business). The term is typically not derogatory but can carry a sense of national pride or identity in informal conversation.

N2k • 04 September 2024
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South Africa

North West

North West is an inland South African province that borders Botswana. Its landscape is defined by mountains in the northeast and bushveld scattered with trees and shrubs.
Example

I can't wait to go to North West and see Sun City.

Maps • 14 June 2024
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South Africa

Gqeberha

New name for Port Elizabeth.
Example

Did you hear that Port Elizabeth is now called Gqeberha?

Mr Trends • 24 February 2021
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South Africa

Brakpan

Brakpan is a mining town on the East Rand of Gauteng, South Africa. It is known as the Alabama of South Africa, or the armpit of South Africa.
Example

If you divorce your wife in Brakpan, she remains your sister.

Maps • 13 June 2024
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South Africa
isiXhosa

Nqibho

Inqibho is a Xhosa slang term for a gun.
Example

Ungandideleli sani, ndiphethe inqibho.

Don’t disrespect me boy, I’m carrying a gun.

Xhosa Nostra • 07 June 2026
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South Africa

Sheleni

Sheleni is a slang term for R0.10 (ten cents).
Example

I'm so broke I don't even have isheleni under my name.

Siya • 28 February 2023
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Nigeria

We Meuuve

We Meuuve is a Nigerian slang term for "life goes on". It started from BBNaija 2020 star Vee Adeyele.
Example

Life has been difficult but then, we meuuve!

Adeola • 09 September 2022
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South Africa

Mampara

An idiot; a stupid or silly person. The Sunday Times newspaper shames wrongdoers in public life with its Mampara of the Week award.
Example

Kaizer Chiefs fans are Mamparas.

DRex • 05 May 2021
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South Africa
isiNdebele

Irarho

Irarho is a ass
Example

Irarho laka baba belibuhlungu

An ass of the father was painful

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Anti Devil • 15 August 2026
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South Africa
isiXhosa

Xelegu

Ixelegu is a Xhosa word for a dirty person or a person who just cant be tidy.
Example

I can’t deal with ixelegu.

Xhosa Nostra • 14 July 2025
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