Word of the Day — 13 Oct 2026

Former imperial capital with medieval castles and churches.
Example

Gondar's Fasil Ghebbi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Whenever President Cyril Ramaphosa sets up a time to address the country about Covid.
Example

There will be another family meeting, I hope he doesn't ban alcohol again.

Mr Trends • 22 April 2021
The king of South African rap, if not African rap. If you disagree with me, go argue with your ancestors. He hails from the great city of Pitori. He has the hip hop industry on his back like he is Quasimodo.
Example

A Reece is the greatest rapper alive. He is the G.O.A.T!

DRex • 30 July 2020

A racist slur used to refer to black people in South Africa. It is shortened from Kaffir.
Example

It is a crime to use the K-word in South Africa.

DRex • 15 April 2021
eczema, a rash, skin condition
Example

You have deeshcloth on hi hand; She have deeshcloth all over her body

James04 • 23 March 2025

A Zulu pronunciation of "manager".
It can also mean you are standing with a dog.
Example

No one:
Zulu guy: My friend is now a menenja at Transnet.

DRex • 10 May 2021
Thobela will be "Be obedient" in IsiXhosa
Example

Thobela abase magunyeni
Be obedient to authorities

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Thobela Memani • 02 October 2025

Nubian cultural center with granite quarries and Philae Temple.
Example

Aswan's High Dam created Lake Nasser, Africa's largest reservoir.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
Ekamela is place called kameeelrivier B under Siyabuswa in mpumalanga
Example

Is Skamelian Man from Ekamela

Anti Devil • 31 August 2026

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

ANC supporters and Bushiri supporters - Same WhatsApp group!

Sinazo • 13 November 2020
A South African slang term for township.
Example

I come form ekasi.

Sinazo • 20 July 2020


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