Word of the Day — 23 Sep 2026
A Zulu word used to say “I’m going to give you a hiding/spanking”
Example
After disrespecting my mom
She said to me, “ngizokubonya” , I knew I was in a serious spanking
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Ukufemba is a spiritual healing /energy healing where an inyanga removes bad spirits in one's body or foreign objects in the yard or car. It's an African exorcism (ukukhipha imimoya emibi).
Example
I need to try ukufemba.
Nca is a South African modern slang term for beautiful, nice, great. You catch the drift?
Example
That’s some nca car you have there.
10111, not to be confused with the police number, is the nickname that was given to Arthur Zwane (Mangethe) during his playing days.
Example
Arthur 10111 Zwane is doing well at AmaZulu.
Pronunciation
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Edenvale is a small city on the East Rand in Gauteng, South Africa. It lies about halfway between the O.R. Tambo International Airport and the Johannesburg city centre.
Example
I grew up in Edenvale
Sbwl is a Xhosa shorthand for “sabaweli”. Sabaweli, which in turn is a shorthand of “andisabaweli, andisayibaweli, etc.”, is built from the root word “ukubawela” which means to crave, want, desire, wish for, fancy, yearn, etc.
Example
1. Umntu wakho xa ebona mna, uthi sbwl. >> When your person sees me, s/he says sbwl.
2. Sbwl beer today.
3. Sbwl the coronavirus to just disappear.
Sky Daddy is a term used to refer to God.
Example
I had to speak to Sky Daddy yesterday when I wasn't feeling good.
A general term used to refer to a member of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
Example
We are led by a very good fighter.
A younger person, especially a younger male such as a younger brother or son.
Example
Come here my laaitie
South African language, developed out of the Dutch spoken in the country since the first Dutch East India Company settlement in the Cape, established in 1652. Afrikaans was considered a dialect of Dutch – known as “Cape Dutch” – until recognised as a language in the late 19th century. From the Dutch for “African”.
Example
They forced us to do Afrikaans in high school.
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