Word of the Day — 01 Aug 2026
Jukulyn is a very dangerous area of Soshanguve, beginning at the north end of the Mabopane Highway. Ambulances, courier services, e-hailing taxis and even pizza deliveries are a no-go in Jukulyn.
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She wanted me to go pick her up kgante she stays in Jukulyn. I am not risking my life.
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A Xhosa clan name that was made famous by former president Nelson Mandela.
Example
Madiba passed away in December 2013.
Amazaza is a South African slang term for Sunglasses.
Example
Why are you wearing amazaza at night?
A person who is always after everyones money, food etc
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Daii man ke letsetse ophela annyaka dilo
University of Cape Town. People who go there and Wits will make sure that it comes up in the conversation that they go there.
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No one:
UCT student: So back in UCT, blah blah blah.
Nyash is a soft and succulent part of a woman's back side, and without nyash a lady has high risk of getting her desired man.
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A nyashless woman must be plankish in structure
A stable West African country with French influence, peanut production, and vibrant music scene.
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Dakar, Senegal's capital, is the westernmost city on the African mainland.
Owanbe
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A lavish Nigerian party, especially Yoruba celebrations with music and food.
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We dey go owanbe this weekend.
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Kwacha means "dawn" in Nyanja, symbolizing a new beginning.
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