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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The world's newest country, facing challenges after independence from Sudan, with oil resources.
Example
South Sudan gained independence in 2011 after decades of civil war.
An informal way to say "babes", mostly used by Xhosa women when talking to each other or about each other.
Example
Yho beyps, the way I've been missing my Ben 10 these days.
A derogatory term, originally referred to homeless people who sheltered in the forests of Cape Town’s Table Mountain. It’s now a derogatory word for homeless people in general.
Example
He left home now he is a bergie.
Humphrey Taremwa Hafiz commonly known as Jah Gold was born and raised in Kampala, He started music at home by listening to tapes on his Father's cassette and listening to Madilu system and Franco Luambo (Tp OK Jazz) ,he then developed his talent more at school and churches where he could lead choirs during his early years.
Example
Jah Gold Music
10111, not to be confused with the police number, is the nickname that was given to Arthur Zwane (Mangethe) during his playing days.
Example
Arthur 10111 Zwane is doing well at AmaZulu.
Pronunciation
by CG
A revered gay celebrity (Somizi Mhlongo) in South Africa. The name has come to identify a gay person.
Example
Girl 1: Check out that fine guy in a blue shirt.
Girl 2: Don't even bother, he's a Somizi.
General term used by people in politics (comrades) and Tenderpreneurs to refer to each other.
Example
No one:
Comrade: Why are you being emotional, chief? Politics are not for the weak.
Joy Of Missing Out. Feeling content with staying in and disconnected as a form of self-care.
Antonym: FOMO
Antonym: FOMO
Example
Ever since I stopped drinking, I moved from FOMO to JOMO.
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