Word of the Day — 28 Aug 2026
A term used when someone tags along with a couple, either on a date or when they are just chilling.
Example
I'm tired of always being the one holding a candle. I need a girlfriend.
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The South African currency, also called ZAR or just an "R".
Example
I need 50 million rands for all my problems.
Tembisa or Thembisa is a large township situated to the north of Kempton Park on the East Rand, Gauteng, South Africa.
To work; To get up against all odds and stand on business
Example
U Cisha no Gawst basathesha e studio;
Besithesha murtu e spani vandaag
A West African country founded by freed American slaves, with rubber plantations and recovery from civil war.
Example
Monrovia, Liberia's capital, is named after U.S. President James Monroe.
21:01 is a term that is used to refer to an after 9 - a secretly gay person.
Example
I have so many stories about the 21:01 gang.
A Hlubi word for you are talking nonsense.
Example
Me: Gombo means "a newly developed area. It is the name given by the Xhosas to the City of East London after its foundation in 1836"
You: That is gibberish.
Me: uyarhubha.
The Free State, formerly known as the Orange Free State, is a province of South Africa. Its capital is Bloemfontein, which is also South Africa's judicial capital.
Example
The Free State is in the middle of the country.
A hit song by the legendary Mandoza and it almost became the National Anthem but Sister Betina overtook it.
Example
Can you please play the Nkalakatha song.
Thuso Phala is a popular dance move that was first started by the South African soccer player named Thuso Phala.
Example
I'm learning the Thuso Phala dance.
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