Word of the Day — 05 Sep 2026

It literally means a farmer makes a plan.

It’s testament to the fact that the Afrikaner will figure stuff out. If there’s a problem, he’ll find a workaround. If something is scarce, he’ll find a substitute.
Example

These power cuts are annoying but 'n Boer maak 'n plan.

Gert 04 November 2022
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Coastal city with the busiest port in Africa and rich Indian cultural influences.
Example

Durban's Golden Mile beachfront is a major tourist attraction.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
To say that something is not good, not convincing, an overreach or delusional at the worst.
Example

Ay this new Amapiano dance trend on TikTok is not make sure.

Skhokho 02 May 2025

It means "yes", but it is used as an extremely expressive form of the affirmative. It's often used as a double positive, saying "Yebo yes!".
Example

Man 1: Are you gonna watch the game tomorrow?

Man 2: Yebo yes!

Sinazo 12 April 2021
Fororo is the ass crack, especially the one that shows when the pants are falling.
Example

When I saw my mechanic’s for, I knew he was the right one for the job.

Zama 25 June 2024

Gongo is a derogatory term used to refer to coloureds.
Example

I am now dating igongo.

Skhokho 16 June 2025
When a group of Maskandi Artists chants to see their King of Kings (Isilo) in the Maskandi genre. The current King of Kings is Dr Khangelani "DSD" β€œuGqoko” Mhlongo.
Example

Ziyahlaba izinsizwa β€œLUPHI UGQOKO” lwethu

Maskandi King 05 June 2022

A term used by RCA students especially Year 2 to mean the fruits that they nowadays eat every Friday because of a certain student who asked for them (Joric). They never believed that it could actually happen.
Example

Dusigaye dusinzira muri Java kubera utujoric two ku wa gatanu.

Jo 29 November 2023
Offensive. Refers to a penis
Example

She just wants umthondo wami

uCrist 03 July 2021

Idinga is a very formal Xhosa term for a date. Not a date as in 13 May, I mean a date as in you go on a date with someone.
Example

I'm going to the mall at 5, ndinedinga with my wife.

MXhosa 13 May 2021
A landlocked West African country with a rich history including Timbuktu, facing security challenges.
Example

Mali was home to the medieval Mali Empire, one of Africa's most powerful states.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025


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