Word of the Day [13 Jun 2026]
Stockvel
A stokvel is a savings pool where a group of individuals contribute an agreed-upon monthly amount. The group have full control of how they would like to use that money. Two common methods are to pay out monthly or annually. The group can make monthly pay-outs, or they could keep investing their savings and get a lump sum at the end of the year.
I have joined a stockvel with the members of my community where we get monthly payouts.
Indlala
Indlala is the formal Xhosa term for hunger or poverty.
Also see Ikati ilele eziko
Indlala inamanyala and it can make you do anything.
Rhem
irhem is a colloquial Xhosa term mostly used by ama dyan from East London (eMonti) to refer to sex or a vagina.
Bendisitya irhem izolo.
Mozambique
A Southeast African country with Indian Ocean coastline, recovering from civil war and rich in gas.
Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago is known for its pristine beaches and diving.