Word of the Day [07 Jul 2026]

Thungisani

Get a seamstress or a taylor to make you an outfit, because my relationship is getting serious and I may be getting married soon.

Thungisani it's looks like things are looking good.

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Same WhatsApp group

A phrase that is used to describe similar things, people, behaviors or situations.

ANC supporters and Bushiri supporters - Same WhatsApp group!

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Bhuti

Bhuti is a Xhosa word for big brother or just to refer to an older man.

I’ll see you tomorrow, bhuti.

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Mampara Week

Mampara week is the week before payday, where everyone just doesn’t have money.

Friend: Let’s go out.
Me: I can’t, you know it’s Mampara Week.

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A loota continua

The looting continues.
This is a term that was first used in the 2020 covid-19 lootings that were happening in South Africa.

Covidpreneur 1: Which car are you buying with that Covid-19 money that's supposed to help your community?
Covidpreneur 2: Getting myself a G Class.
Covidpreneur 1: A loota continua

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Rwanda

An East African country known for recovery from genocide, clean cities, and mountain gorillas.

Rwanda's capital Kigali is celebrated for its cleanliness and order.

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Chow

A South African slang term for food / to eat.

1. Food - They serve nice chow there.
2. Eat - Let's go chow before the dining hall closes.

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Umkhwetha

A young Xhosa man being initiated into manhood at initiation school.
Plural is abakhwetha.

He is scarce on facebook because ngumkhwetha.

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PK

Pastor's Kid or Preacher's Kid.
There's a stereotype that they grow up in very strict households but once they get their "freedom", they become very rachet.

The way she dances with that Savanna, you wouldn't believe that she is a PK.

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Gwala

Gwala is a Nguni term for a coward.

Ey that grootman ligwala.

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Lagos

Nigeria's commercial hub and Africa's most populous city, known for its vibrant energy.

Lagos' Lekki Free Zone is transforming Nigeria's industrial landscape.

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