Word of the Day — 22 Jul 2026
Intusi sisithetha-ntonye sobisi. Intusi is Milk in isiXhosa dialect.
Example
Intusi yesizwe isengwa ezinkomeni zelali.
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Someone who likes the idea of being fit but also likes food.
Example
I may look fit but I regard myself as fit-ish.
A term that is used to refer to a beautiful woman.
Can also be spelt as chandapha.
Can also be spelt as chandapha.
Example
yoh this girl ke shandapha.
Another word for sex. It is called tlof tlof because of the sounds during sex.
Example
He started crying during tlof tlof.
Springboks is the name used to refer to the South African National Rugby Team.
Example
The Springboks are currently number one in the world.
Despite the recent false trends to redefine this prestigious Surname. The Mabena name comes from a long history, stemming from the early Zulu tribe. The people are know as gentle, smart and hardworking. Which comes from their long history where they fought hard to gain independence in a war torn era. They are generally based in the Southern part of Africa. However a significant portion can be found in Europe and North America. To try and define the name Mabena is false as it refers to a group of people as many surnames do. Instead a recognition of the prestige and long history of the name is what matters most. After all, the Mabena name is a noun and can or should not be used as an adjective or verb.
Example
The leader of the community was John Mabena.
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