Word of the Day [08 Jul 2026]
Kwerekwere
A derogatory term for foreigners in South African slang, particularly foreigners from African countries.
Can also be spelt as Kwirikwiri or kwarakwara.
Stop calling foreign people kwerekwere!
Nyatsi
A nyatsi is a woman who is dating a married man. Sort of the same as a side chick.
No one:
Daily Sun: Korobela chased my nyatsi.
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.
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