Word of the Day [08 Apr 2026]

Mzukwana

Mzukwana is a Kasi term for the olden days / the good old days / back in the day.

I woke up and listened to Kwaito ya mzukwana today.

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Boet

It is a word mostly used by Afrikaans speaking people that means friend or brother, depending on the context.

Listen here, boet. I will moer you.

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Senegal

A stable West African country with French influence, peanut production, and vibrant music scene.

Dakar, Senegal's capital, is the westernmost city on the African mainland.

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Cav

Cav is a South African slang expression used to say "check it out" or "take a look" or even "understand".

Did you cav that car?
Cav this girl.
Do you cav what I mean?

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Bakkie

In South Africa, a bakkie refers to a pick-up truck.

I need to get myself a bakkie for when I go to the villages.

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Khartoum

Sudan's confluence city where the Blue and White Niles meet.

Khartoum's National Museum displays ancient Nubian artifacts.

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BRB

BRB is an abbreviation for Be Right Back that is used when texting. It was mostly used during the mxit days.

BRB, have to go take a shit.

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Chankura

A slang term for money.
Can also be called amachankura.

I want to go out but the problem ke chankura.

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Dyan

A Xhosa term for grootman or just a man nje.

Ayicatchi idyan. A dyan doesn't catch feelings.

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Ugandan Shilling

Currency of Uganda (UGX) issued by the Bank of Uganda. 1 Shilling = 100 cents.

The current shilling was introduced in 1987 after economic reforms.

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Majita Monday

Majita Monday is a movement striving to create a safe space for men to talk about their emotional intelligence and mental wellness. It is celebrated every Monday with the hashtag #MajitaMonday.

Happy Majita Monday to you all, gents ❤

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