Word of the Day [24 Mar 2026]
Khongolose
"Khongolose" is a Zulu word, often used colloquially, that translates to "congress" or "the ANC," which stands for the African National Congress, a South African political party. It's essentially a slang term or a nickname for the ANC.
Phatha Khongolose, phatha.
Braai
A widely used noun and verb for an outdoor ‘barbecue’ where meat is cooked over a fire or coal. A braai is a popular social event in South Africa and even has its own dedicated public holiday, known as National Braai Day, which coincides with Heritage Day celebrated annually on September 24.
Let's go buy some beer and some meat for tonight's braai.
Mauritania
A Northwest African country with Saharan landscapes, Arab-Berber culture, and iron ore resources.
Nouakchott, Mauritania's capital, is one of the world's newest major cities, founded in 1958.