Word of the Day [07 Jul 2026]
Thungisani
Get a seamstress or a taylor to make you an outfit, because my relationship is getting serious and I may be getting married soon.
Thungisani it's looks like things are looking good.
Kiss Madolo
This is what educated people call "knock knees". When a person is standing and his/her knees (madolo) are touching (kissing).
It can also be called a kiss kiss.
He can't run because he has kiss madolo.
Hlamba iphepha
A tradition in South Africa that celebrates the end of exam season. It loosely translates to "washing the paper".
High school kids typically go on a drinking spree (underage drinking).
I can't wait for the exams to finish so that sizokuhlamba iphepha.
Springboks
Springboks is the name used to refer to the South African National Rugby Team.
The Springboks are currently number one in the world.
Nkao Tempela
In SePitori, Nkao Tempela means I can flex on you.
See: Tempela
I’m beyond insane, nna Nkao Tempela (Yeah).
South African Rand
Currency of South Africa (ZAR) issued by the South African Reserve Bank. 1 Rand = 100 cents.
The rand is also used in Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini through monetary agreements.