Word of the Day [01 Nov 2025]

Ziyamporoma

It is really good; it is intense.
Used to signify fun or excitement.

Yebo, ziyaporoma
Tshela u-barman nomayini

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amapakati

Xhosa plural for a chief’s counsellors. The singular is ipakati. From pachatu an ancient Babylonia word for governor.

My ancestors were amapakati of Chief Ngqika.

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Dagga

Dagga is the term we use in South Africa to refer to weed.

I can't wait to get home and smoke my dagga.

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Thesha

To work; To get up against all odds and stand on business

U Cisha no Gawst basathesha e studio;
Besithesha murtu e spani vandaag

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Laduma

Laduma is a South African phrase that is generally spoken (or screamed) when a goal is scored in soccer.

What a goal... Laduuuuuuumaaaa!!!

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Afrikaaps

Afrikaaps is a slang version of Afrikaans, spoken in Cape Town.

I proudly speak Afrikaaps.

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Aahn ei

“Aahn ei” is used in a sarcastic or satirical context. When a person passes a statement that in one’s opinion is unnecessary or unintelligent, one can reply with “aahn ei”.

“I don’t like women who work hard and make their own money. A woman belongs in the kitchen.”

“Aahn ei.”

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Nyashilitis

The ability to not stop yourself from indulging in minge (nyash).

Mono is affected by Nyashilitis

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Germiston

Germiston, also known as kwaDukathole, is a city in the East Rand region of Gauteng, South Africa.

I hate travelling to Germiston in the morning. The traffic is crazy.

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Moist

Moist is a slangs used in most boarding schools. Which means something that is not sweet.

1. This boy too moist abeg
2. Wetin you talk moist
3. O boi moist

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Tsotsi

This is a general kasi term for a criminal.

He got mugged by some Tsotsi from town.

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