Word of the Day [05 Jul 2025]
Boer maak 'n plan
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.
These power cuts are annoying but 'n Boer maak 'n plan.
Vuvuzela
A plastic horn/trumpet that is mostly blown in soccer matches. It produces a loud monotone note. It became very popular in South Africa in the 1990s. A fan of the Kaizer Chiefs named Freddie "Saddam" Maake says that he invented the vuvuzela.
Don't forget your vuvuzela when we go to the stadium.
Mampara Week
Mampara week is the week before payday, where everyone just doesn’t have money.
Friend: Let’s go out.
Me: I can’t, you know it’s Mampara Week.
Bunny Chow
Curry served in a hollowed-out half-loaf of bread, with the hollowed-out piece of bread placed on top.
I am gonna have a bunny chow for lunch.