Word of the Day [21 Apr 2026]

Ben 10

In South Africa, Ben 10 has nothing to do with cartoons. It rather refers to a young male who is dating an older female.


I was once a Ben 10 and she used to give me money for alcohol every weekend.

Ninganya

A Xhosa term that directly translates to "y'all would shit".


No one:

Black Coffee: Ninganya

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.


Entreprennyo

An entreprennyo is someone who exchanges nnyo (pussy/cunt) for money.


She just bought a new car, she’s a real entreprennyo.

Bafana Bafana

The South African national soccer team. The team that only qualifies by default (when they host).


Bafana Bafana plays shit!


GALXBOY

GALXBOY is a South African streetwear brand which has its roots in the underground and rebellious youth street culture that dominates the urban centres of Mzansi.


I am buying myself some GALXBOY clothes when I get paid.

Mfowethu

Mfowethu is a Nguni term for "my brother". It can be used to refer to any male, it doesn't have to be your biological brother. It's like saying "bro".


Sure mfowethu, I will see you tomorrow.

Pronunciation:
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Mdantsane

Mdantsane is a township in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is the second largest township in South Africa, after Soweto.


That boxer is from the streets of Mdantsane.

Tweleb

A twitter celebrity who usually has a lot of followers.


These twelebs are always plagiarising our posts and get more likes for them.


Huzit

Pronounced: Hoo-zet.
South African slang: How are you doing?
The word is borrowed from the Afrikaans language - Hoe is dit. Direct translate: How is it.


Hi my friend, huzit?

After 9

After 9 is a term used to refer to men who act straight but are secretly gay or homosexual at night (After 9pm).


Ma after 9 are always after my friend at groove.




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