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

Brain box 21 October 2022
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Mjondolo is another term for informal settlements (mkhukhu).
Example

There is an movement called Abahlali basemjondolo

DRex 23 July 2021
Is a Volkswagen Golf car. It was named this because of the explosive noise it makes (vrrrrrr phaaaa).
Example

He came in with a vrr phaa and all the girls went crazy.

Skhokho 29 April 2021

Cape Peninsula University of Technology also known as "Ingenile" it is high school that is based i Cape Town that accommodates amanxila, people who like alcohol and drunkards.
Example

CPUT learners 🗣: Ingenile "R1500"

After 3 days: Bank balance 0.00

Colani 27 April 2021
A widely used slang term for saying someone has caught feelings.
Example

I can't believe icatchile idyan.

Sinazo 10 May 2021

Senegal's Atlantic capital known for music, museums, and Goree Island.
Example

Dakar's African Renaissance Monument stands taller than the Statue of Liberty.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
Mpumalanga (Zulu name for "the place where the sun rises") is a province in eastern South Africa, bordering the nations of Swaziland and Mozambique.
Example

We should visit Mpumalanga.

Maps 14 June 2024

Port city on Lake Victoria known for fishing and vibrant lakeside culture.
Example

Kisumu's Dunga Beach offers fresh tilapia straight from the lake.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
The word 'robot' when used in the context of driving means Traffic light.
Example

"The robot is red..."

Itu 13 October 2024

It means "yes", but it is used as an extremely expressive form of the affirmative. It's often used as a double positive, saying "Yebo yes!".
Example

Man 1: Are you gonna watch the game tomorrow?

Man 2: Yebo yes!

Sinazo 12 April 2021
The South African national soccer team. The team that only qualifies by default (when they host).
Example

Bafana Bafana plays shit!

Mr Trends 10 July 2020


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