Word of the Day — 11 Oct 2026

is township slang for someone who once had money, someone who was spoiled by their parents/guardians
Example

You're cheese boy ya kgale because o bona masepa nou

Matomes • 20 May 2021
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An East African hub for technology and tourism, famous for wildlife, Nairobi, and marathon runners.
Example

Kenya's Maasai Mara hosts the annual wildebeest migration.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
President Of The United States
Example

The new POTUS is Joe Biden.

Mr Trends • 07 November 2020

A popular South African dance that was created by DJ Bongz. It has been performed by a lot of big stars including Rihanna and Paul Pogba.
Example

Did you see Paul Pogba doing the Gwara gwara?

Skhokho • 30 April 2021
Umkhonto is a Nguni term or word for a spear (the weapon).
Example

Ndicela undinike umkhonto wam.

Can you please give me my spear.

MXhosa • 16 September 2022

These Cameroonian,male or female who are specialized in the act of scamming
Example

Pablo is a nges boy

Rambo • 15 August 2022
University of South Africa - The biggest University in South Africa in terms of number of students. It is known for its distance learning programmes. Majority of students who go here are not at an actual campus. Covid found them ready.
Example

I have applied at UNISA, I want to study while chilling at home.

Varsity Dude • 30 April 2021

also Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho
Mobile Money
Example

Please send me Mpesa

ReginaNdzo • 11 September 2026
The Sepitori version of Tsotsi

This means skinny guy with Nike hat, Skinny jeans and a black Allstar
Example

Sheba le pharra leli

(Look at that thug)

Thabiso Maoko • 04 May 2022

A landlocked West African country with Sahara desert, uranium deposits, and rapid population growth.
Example

Niger faces challenges from desertification and food insecurity.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is a South African tender prophet and criminal suspect known for his involvement in large state contracts and related controversies.
Example

Cat Matlala’s case is an interesting one.

Chief • 24 July 2026


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