Word of the Day — 17 Aug 2026

Humphrey Taremwa Hafiz commonly known as Jah Gold was born and raised in Kampala, He started music at home by listening to tapes on his Father's cassette and listening to Madilu system and Franco Luambo (Tp OK Jazz) ,he then developed his talent more at school and churches where he could lead choirs during his early years.
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Jah Gold Music

Humphrey 29 October 2022
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To tease or make fun of
Example

Please don’t voke me.

James04 23 March 2025
A quality that includes the essential human virtues; compassion and humanity.
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"there is a need for understanding not vengeance, ubuntu not victimization"

Chief 11 July 2020

Amapanyaza is the name given to the Gauteng Crime Prevention Wardens who were deployed by the Premier, Panyaza Lesufi.
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Amapanyaza are doing a great job in fighting crime in Gauteng.

MXhosa 19 May 2023
Imedi is a term, mostly used in Cape Town to refer to a girl or girlfriend.
Example

Ndiyayithanda imedi yam bro.

I love my girlfriend bro

MXhosa 24 January 2022

Kwaal is a slang term that means a problem or a conflict.
Example

Why does he have kwaal with him?

Chief 11 May 2022
The world's newest country, facing challenges after independence from Sudan, with oil resources.
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South Sudan gained independence in 2011 after decades of civil war.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

Iyeza is anything and everything that heals.
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Ina iyeza, sela iyeza.

MXhosa 30 October 2021
To be in good spirits or ready; also to show off.
Example

Niko form leo.

Admin 26 July 2026

Nigeria's commercial hub and Africa's most populous city, known for its vibrant energy.
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Lagos' Lekki Free Zone is transforming Nigeria's industrial landscape.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
Thsuf is another South African street name for crystal meth or tik.
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They smoke thsuf and do iwalk ye phara.

Varsity Dude 04 May 2021


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