Word of the Day — 27 Jul 2026
Iqobelo is a term that means something is real or authentic.
Example
Come buy from me, I only sell iqobelo.
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Orlando Pirates AKA Bhakaniya is a South African soccer club that plays in the top-tier system of Football in South Africa known as Premier Soccer League.
Example
Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs are the biggest rivals in the continent of Africa.
When you are almost broke, you are only left with money to survive for less than a week.
Example
I can't go out today, I'm in a financial comma, and I'm only getting paid next week.
women crush Wednesday is a day dedicated to all the important women in our lives. it's is celebrated every Wednesday with the hastag #WomenCrushWednessday
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happy women crush Wednesday to all the women❤️
A West African country recovering from civil war, known for diamonds and beautiful beaches.
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Freetown, Sierra Leone's capital, was founded as a home for freed slaves.
Wantam
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One term; used politically to mean a single term in office.
Example
Watu wanasema wantam.
Boda bodas are bikes used as public transport in East Africa.
Example
I got a boda boda to Ntinda
O jewa ke eng is a Sotho term that directly translates to "What is eating you" in English. This is a phrase that has become famous on Twitter after a user named @akreana tweeted it back in June 2019.
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