Word of the Day — 12 Oct 2026
A SePitori word meaning "something"
Example
"Ako botse ane deng mfanaka"
"Let me tell you something buddy"
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Mpesu is a substance made from the bark of the Securidaca longipedunculata tree, which aids men in terms of obtaining an erection and other sexual problems such as weak eraction, early ejaculation, low sex drive. Mpesa can be Mpesu
Example
/ɪmˈpɛsu/
My friend uses mpesu
Also known as phara-phara. A term that refers to a drug addict who often terrorizes the community through criminal activities. The term is mostly used in Xhosa and Zulu speaking communities. In Gauteng, this person would be called a Nyaope Boy.
Example
There was nothing he could do, ela phara had a huge knife so he just gave away the phone.
Mozambique's Indian Ocean capital with Portuguese-style architecture.
Example
Maputo's fish market serves the freshest peri-peri prawns.
meaning shit that comes out of your anus (ndunu)
Example
have uyishlama wena.(you are shit)
siyaphuma ishlama lapho.(is the shit coming out there)
Amapanyaza is the name given to the Gauteng Crime Prevention Wardens who were deployed by the Premier, Panyaza Lesufi.
Example
Amapanyaza are doing a great job in fighting crime in Gauteng.
Masepa mean SHIT in South African seSotho languages (SeSotho, SeTswana, SePedi).
Can also be used to refer to a beautiful lady as in like "Ngwanola ona le masepa"
The other term can be used to insult someone as in like "O mpotsa masepa sarn"
Also see Masimba
Can also be used to refer to a beautiful lady as in like "Ngwanola ona le masepa"
The other term can be used to insult someone as in like "O mpotsa masepa sarn"
Also see Masimba
Example
O mpotsa masepa.
It can mean anytime between now and the next 5 years.
Example
We should hang out soon, my friend.
Street kid is a term used in South Africa to refer to homeless kids, living on the streets.
Example
I almost a became a street kid when I lost my mother.
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