Word of the Day — 26 Jul 2026
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Whenever President Cyril Ramaphosa sets up a time to address the country about Covid.
Example
There will be another family meeting, I hope he doesn't ban alcohol again.
In South Africa, Ben 10 has nothing to do with cartoons. It rather refers to a young male who is dating an older female.
Example
I was once a Ben 10 and she used to give me money for alcohol every weekend.
Gauteng is the smallest yet richest province in South Africa. That is where you will find Johannesburg and Pitori
Example
I was born and raised in the Gauteng Province.
NMU (formerly known as NMMU) is Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. It is the University you go to when you get rejected at Rhodes.
Example
What does a Rhodes student and an NMU student have in common?
They both applied at Rhodes!
It’s chai is a South African slang term for it’s over.
Example
The game is almost over and the score 5-0. Ay it’s chai for for that team.
Umakhwapheni is a more formal term for a side chick or a nyatsi.
Example
His wife saw him at a restaurant with his makhwapheni.
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