Word of the Day — 12 Oct 2026

A SePitori word meaning "something"
Example

"Ako botse ane deng mfanaka"

"Let me tell you something buddy"

Godz • 02 December 2022
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Covidpreneurs are those dodgy tenderpreneurs who loot the government money intended for Covid-19 tenders. They register dodgy businesses and win tenders but they either not deliver at all or they deliver below par results.
Example

Deals that are believed to be worth more than R2.2bn, involving emergency purchases of personal protective equipment (PPE) are being said to be chowed by Covidpreneurs.

Sinazo • 26 July 2020
A person who is always doing stupid things.

A foolish person.
Example

Nnenna be mugu oh.

Adeola • 02 December 2022

Touchline Operator, MBUZI.
One feels pressure when he is around
Example

“Dai man ke GAETZ“

letlhogonolo • 09 June 2021
Is a South African term that means do what you must / do what you have to do.
Example

Guy 1: When are you paying me my money?

Guy 2: You know I don't have money.

Guy 1: If you don't give me my money now, I will moer you.

Guy 2: Dala what you must, chief.

Skhokho • 10 May 2021

A very weird way of spelling Sex. These people do it on social media.
Example

I thought they broke up a long time ago only to find out they still have sekisi everyday.

Skhokho • 28 April 2021
Curry served in a hollowed-out half-loaf of bread, with the hollowed-out piece of bread placed on top.
Example

I am gonna have a bunny chow for lunch.

Danny • 05 May 2021

A phrase used to describe something that is very old or "old school." It's often used humorously to tease someone for wearing outdated clothes or having an old phone.
Example

Look at that old phone. That's so kale bwangu!

Grace ❤️ • 21 July 2025
A girl or girlfriend.
Example

Yule dame ni wa fiti.

Admin • 26 July 2026

A quality that includes the essential human virtues; compassion and humanity.
Example

"there is a need for understanding not vengeance, ubuntu not victimization"

Chief • 11 July 2020
Currency of Rwanda (RWF) issued by the National Bank of Rwanda.
Example

The franc replaced the Rwandan franc in 1964 after independence.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025


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