Word of the Day [06 May 2026]
Afrikaans
South African language, developed out of the Dutch spoken in the country since the first Dutch East India Company settlement in the Cape, established in 1652. Afrikaans was considered a dialect of Dutch – known as “Cape Dutch” – until recognised as a language in the late 19th century. From the Dutch for “African”.
They forced us to do Afrikaans in high school.
Iceboy
An iceboy / ice boy is a broke guy who drinks with guys who have money (usually guys he grew up with). They send him around to buy ice, open the beers for them and do all crazy things because he does not contribute financially.
Don't be fooled by all that alcohol he is carrying, he is just an iceboy and not the moreki.
clever black
A sarcastic phrase used to describe a black person who thinks he is smart but whose actions perpetuate the oppression black people. Sometimes black thieving leaders and their supporters use it to try to embarrass black opponents.
Example 1
Guy 1: What happened to that radical student leader, Tshepo?
Guy 2: He became a kleva black after getting a nice job in government.
Example 2
Thieving leader: We can't take this country forward because clever blacks are blocking our efforts.
Ronni (Sasa)
The type of people that wet their bed steal from their selves and are very lazy. You can also call them stupid whenever you want.
Shut up Ronni (Sasa).
Western Cape
The Western Cape is one of 9 South African provinces, with coasts bordering the Indian and Atlantic oceans. It's known for the port city of Cape Town, set beneath Table Mountain, part of a national park of the same name.
I can't wait for the day I have enough money to visit Cape Town, in the Western Cape.
Gweja
A very offensive word that is used to refer to a foreigner.
Same as kwerekwere.
Stop calling our brothers and sisters amagweja!
After Tears
A party/celebration held after a funeral to celebrate the deceased person's life.
Where are we having the After Tears?