Word of the Day — 10 Sep 2026
An influencer is a person that usually has a lot of followers on Social Media and might get paid to post (promote) some things.
Example
These influencers these days think they breathe flavoured air.
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A widely used noun and verb for an outdoor ‘barbecue’ where meat is cooked over a fire or coal. A braai is a popular social event in South Africa and even has its own dedicated public holiday, known as National Braai Day, which coincides with Heritage Day celebrated annually on September 24.
Example
Let's go buy some beer and some meat for tonight's braai.
GNU, or Government of National Unity, is a government that was proposed by the ANC after they failed to achieve above 50% in the 2024 Elections. It entails forming a broad coalition government consisting of all parties represented in the national legislature.
Example
I don't know how to feel about this GNU.
The colloquial term used by us South Africans to refer to our country. It is the Xhosa word for the "South" part in South Africa. The full word is Mzantsi Africa. "South Africa".
Example
I stay in Mzantsi and proud of it.
A term that is used to refer to light skinned people (mostly girls).
If you are a guy and someone calls you a yellow bone, then something is wrong my guy 😂
If you are a guy and someone calls you a yellow bone, then something is wrong my guy 😂
Example
We were just chilling and this yellow bone came in and everyone was looking at her. It was like a dream 😍
A domkop is a name given to someone who is an idiot.
Example
You can be a domkop sometimes 🤦🏽♂️
igqolo is a Xhosa term for a stingy person.
Example
Did you expect a trip to Durban but you know you are dating igqolo.
Example
I don't like squats cause I don' t wanna be a mapakisha.
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