Word of the Day [04 Feb 2026]
amaWaka Waka
A term used in South African high schools—coined by the Matric Class of 2024—to refer to students born in 2010 during the FIFA World Cup hosted in South Africa. The nickname comes from the tournament’s official anthem, “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” by Shakira. It’s commonly used to refer to Grade 8 learners of 2024, most of whom were born that year.
Eish, amaWaka Waka were making noise while we were writing.
nyashlessness
(especially of a woman) the state of having a very small or no nyash, in a way that makes one ugly or unattractive.
Most Ugandan girls are facing rejection due to their nyashlessness. bumlessness
Kenyan Shilling
Currency of Kenya (KES) issued by the Central Bank of Kenya. 1 Shilling = 100 cents.
Banknotes feature Kenya's first president Jomo Kenyatta and wildlife.
Balloon Village
A small village based in Limpopo just outside Tzaneen. It is the only village in Limpopo that has a rich soil when it comes to farming. It is known for having all sorts of scarce fruits and vegetables.
I was born and bred in Balloon village