Word of the Day — 09 Sep 2026
A South African slang term to calm down or relax.
Example
I will be chillaxing by the beach all day today.
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Bemba refers to both an ethnic group and a language primarily found in Zambia. It is a Bantu language spoken by millions of people, making it one of the most widely spoken indigenous languages in Zambia.
Example
I need to relearn Bemba.
A racist slur used to refer to black people in South Africa. It is shortened from Kaffir.
Example
It is a crime to use the K-word in South Africa.
Sudan's confluence city where the Blue and White Niles meet.
Example
Khartoum's National Museum displays ancient Nubian artifacts.
To claim you can do something, or you can do it better.
Example
Wena awitsi selo wa're tempela fela.
Mdantsane is a township in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is the second largest township in South Africa, after Soweto.
Example
That boxer is from the streets of Mdantsane.
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I will represent 012 till I die!
Mandoza was a Kwaito legend who gave us a lot of hit songs like Nkalakatha, Tornado, etc.
May he continue to rest 🙏🏾
May he continue to rest 🙏🏾
Example
I really miss Mandoza right now.
Is a popular Xhosa slang which means What's going on. It's most popular in the Eastern Cape streets.
Example
Whuzet nawe nalamntana uMbali?
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