Word of the Day [14 May 2026]
Plumber
In South African football, the term "plumber" is a derogatory slang used to describe a coach, often a foreign one, perceived as underperforming or lacking the intellectual or tactical acumen to succeed in the sport. It implies a coach is more suited to a trade like plumbing than managing a football team.
I see Orlando Pirates just hired a plumber to replace Riveiro.
Gugulethu
Gugulethu is a township in Western Cape, South Africa and is around 20km from Cape Town. Its name is a contraction of igugu lethu, which is Xhosa for our pride / our hope.
When i visit Cape Town, I make sure I go to Gugulethu.
Dala what you must
Is a South African term that means do what you must / do what you have to do.
Guy 1: When are you paying me my money?
Guy 2: You know I don't have money.
Guy 1: If you don't give me my money now, I will moer you.
Guy 2: Dala what you must, chief.
Algerian Dinar
Currency of Algeria (DZD) issued by the Bank of Algeria. 1 Dinar = 100 centimes.
Algerian dinar banknotes feature historical figures and landmarks like the Martyrs Memorial.