Word of the Day — 27 Aug 2026
It is an intelligent person. E.g lenebari Victor is a brain box
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Lenebari Victor is a brain box
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The first thing I would buy if I win the lotto is itransi.
South African slang term for the club, tavern, party, all the nice places.
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I miss how groove was before lockdown.
Despite the recent false trends to redefine this prestigious Surname. The Mabena name comes from a long history, stemming from the early Zulu tribe. The people are know as gentle, smart and hardworking. Which comes from their long history where they fought hard to gain independence in a war torn era. They are generally based in the Southern part of Africa. However a significant portion can be found in Europe and North America. To try and define the name Mabena is false as it refers to a group of people as many surnames do. Instead a recognition of the prestige and long history of the name is what matters most. After all, the Mabena name is a noun and can or should not be used as an adjective or verb.
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The leader of the community was John Mabena.
Relaxing, socialising with friends over drinks and sometimes some braai meat at someone’s home, tavern, club or at a pub.
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I'm planning a chillas this coming weekend at my place.
Last number is a Kasi term for the best of the best, the top of the range, top class.
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I'm buying the last number Kota.
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Ndakukhaba unye endutsu.
Utheth'indutsu.
South African potato-like tuber (Colocasia esculenta and Colocasia antiquorum), cultivated mostly in KwaZulu-Natal, greyish in colour and rather tasty. From the isiZulu amadumbe .
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When I go to KZN, I have to get myself amadumbe.
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