Word of the Day — 22 Sep 2026
Red City known for souks, palaces, and the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square.
Example
Marrakesh's Bahia Palace showcases exquisite Moroccan craftsmanship.
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Morocco's economic heart with Art Deco architecture and Africa's largest port.
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Casablanca's Hassan II Mosque stands dramatically over the Atlantic Ocean.
Persistent power outages / load-shedding. From Twi "dum" (off) and "sor" (on).
Example
Dumsor spoil my whole evening.
A small East African nation with hilly terrain, known for coffee production and recent political challenges.
Example
Lake Tanganyika forms Burundi's southwestern border with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Mandoza was a Kwaito legend who gave us a lot of hit songs like Nkalakatha, Tornado, etc.
May he continue to rest 🙏🏾
May he continue to rest 🙏🏾
Example
I really miss Mandoza right now.
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 team that got beaten 5 - 2 by Sundowns (the best football team in Africa)
Example
Don’t worry about that team. It’s an Al Ahly.
Dankie is an Afrikaans term for "thank you". It is however used informally in almost all the South African languages for showing gratitude.
Example
Man 1: You left your phone in the bathroom, I left it at the reception.
Man 2: Dankie, chief.
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Cape Town is full of amatyotyombe
Bobby is a slang term for “big breast”or “big boobs”
Example
as a woman if you don’t have bobby you supposed be a slave.
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