Word of the Day [15 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.
Port Harcourt
Oil industry capital in the Niger Delta with growing tech startups.
Port Harcourt hosts Africa's first WikiTown digital community project.
Arthur Zwane
A plumber who is the current coach of Kaizer Chiefs.
Don’t worry, Arthur Zwane is rebuilding.
Mageza
Short for Magezel'empompeni, is a derogatory name used to refer to a taxi driver. The word directly translates to "the one who baths from a tap". The name originates from that stereotype that taxi drivers have a long distance relationship with water.
Abo mageza from Jozi are so rude and funny at the same time.