Word of the Day [04 Mar 2026]

Fede

Fede may be used to say "alright" or "okay" and it is mainly used that way in the southern townships of Johannesburg and many parts of Gauteng.


Fede, I'll sort it out.

Tyhagi

Ityhagi is a derogatory term used to refer to a boy. Like an uncircumcised boy.


I will not take directions from ityhagi.

Botswana Pula

Currency of Botswana (BWP) issued by the Bank of Botswana. 1 Pula = 100 thebe.


Pula means "rain" in Setswana, reflecting its value in this arid country.


Ozighi

Ozighi means problem


Everything have turn out to be ozighi

Alexandria

Egypt's Mediterranean jewel with Greco-Roman history and modern library.


Alexandria's Corniche stretches 20km along the seafront.


Chop rice

Chop rice is a Nigerian slang term that means “eat rice”.


Ehhhhh. Chop rice, chop rice, chop rice.

Lepyatla

This term is commonly used to refer to a very beautiful and attractive girl. This word originates from S'pitori, commonly known as Pretoria.


Tjo ngwana ona na ke lepyatla.


Abeg

A pidgin term for "please" or "I beg".


Abeg! No waste my time!

Lord Kambala Day

Lord Kambala Day in South African football circles refers to September 5, 2020, a day etched in PSL (Premier Soccer League) history when Manuel 'Lord’ Kambala, playing for Baroka FC, scored a crucial equalizer against Kaizer Chiefs. That goal denied Chiefs the league title on the final day of the 2019/20 season, handing the championship to Mamelodi Sundowns instead. This singular moment earned Kambala the nickname "Lord Kambala" and immortalized his contribution to South African football lore.


Happy Lord Kambala Day, everyone 🎉


Nkawza

Kasi term for cigarette.


Buy me some nkawza.
skyf nkawza da.

Boer maak 'n plan

It literally means a farmer makes a plan.
It’s testament to the fact that the Afrikaner will figure stuff out. If there’s a problem, he’ll find a workaround. If something is scarce, he’ll find a substitute.


These power cuts are annoying but 'n Boer maak 'n plan.




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