Word of the Day — 05 Sep 2026
It literally means a farmer makes a plan.
Itβs testament to the fact that the Afrikaner will figure stuff out. If thereβs a problem, heβll find a workaround. If something is scarce, heβll find a substitute.
Itβs testament to the fact that the Afrikaner will figure stuff out. If thereβs a problem, heβll find a workaround. If something is scarce, heβll find a substitute.
Example
These power cuts are annoying but 'n Boer maak 'n plan.
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The act of making people who go to groove feel bad about it and make it look like itβs wrong.
Example
I wonβt stop going out, you can continue with your groove shaming.
Meaning white hair ( Gray hair )
Example
Ubi asha in Urhobo language means white hair (Gray hair)
Edenvale is a small city on the East Rand in Gauteng, South Africa. It lies about halfway between the O.R. Tambo International Airport and the Johannesburg city centre.
Example
I grew up in Edenvale
A party/celebration held after a funeral to celebrate the deceased person's life.
Example
Where are we having the After Tears?
Papsak is the foil container that's put inside a box of wine (3L or 5L). The term can be used to
refer to to cheap or low quality wine.
refer to to cheap or low quality wine.
Example
We used to moer papsak when we were learning to drink.
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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