Word of the Day [22 Feb 2026]

Rankuwa

Is the slanh term for Ga-Rankuwa, a township in Tshwane/Pitori.


I'm coming from Rankuwa.

Apartheid

Literally means “apartness” in Afrikaans, apartheid was the policy of racial segregation implemented by the South African National Party from 1948 to 1994, resulting in the oppression and labour exploitation of South Africa’s black majority, and their systematic exclusion from the country’s mainstream economic, educational and social life.


The struggles of black people we see today is the legacy of the apartheid regime.

Tlean

The skrr skrr way of saying clean.


Just got a new haircut. I look tlean.


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.

Itopi

Itopi is a Xhosa slang term for an old person or old man.


I still cant believe ndishiywe litopi elidala.


Chapwa

From the Bemba word "to finish," it's used to mean "it's over," "it's done," or "that's it." It can also be used to end a conversation or a situation.


The meeting has ended. Chapwa.

Kganthe why?

It's a combination of two words, Sepedi and English, by Mogau Samson Leagathoko Malepe asking someone to rephrase their statement, or tell, "I don't vibe with you" or "I don't follow".


"Bra, I've been looking for you all-over, where did you dissappear to?"
MSL Malepe: "Kganthe why?(with an annoyed lookalike face)"


Ncmsl

This word comes from the Xhosa language, and is mostly used by the Xhosa speaking people."Ncmsl" Is a short word for "Ncamisile".It is means unbelievable.


"Chomi uLisa undifuna back"
"Ncmsl"

Mzekezeke

The mask wearing guy (Kwaito star), whom people say is DJ Sbu.


They say Mzekezeke can be anyone.


Sharist

Sharists are those people who spend their time on Facebook just sharing posts. They are usually single, hence all the free time to bore us with their useless posts.


Ever since they dumped her, she's been a big sharist on Facebook.

Xwala

Understand


Ke a xwala




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