Word of the Day — 28 Aug 2026
A term used when someone tags along with a couple, either on a date or when they are just chilling.
Example
I'm tired of always being the one holding a candle. I need a girlfriend.
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Thaema (pronounced timer) is a Setswana term which covers from “old timer”. It is used like you would use the word dad.
Example
Thaema, can I borrow P200 for some food.
Hostile or prejudiced against Jewish people.
Example
Kanye West is being canceled after he made some anti-semitic remarks.
Cyril Ramaphosa is the current president of the Republic of South Africa.
Example
We are calling for Cyril Ramaphosa to answer for his Phala Phala farm saga.
Example
The kwanza was introduced in 1977 after independence from Portugal.
Masonja are Mopane worms that are mostly eaten in Limpopo.
Example
I would rather starve than to eat masonja.
The nickname for township of Alexandra in Johannesburg., also known as Alex. It has been compared to the Gomora in the Bible.
Example
If you value your safety, don't drive in Gomora at night
Mzukwana is a Kasi term for the olden days / the good old days / back in the day.
Example
I woke up and listened to Kwaito ya mzukwana today.
Wahala is a Nigerian slang term that means trouble.
Example
Your wife is suspecting us, I don't want wahala.
Eastern Cape (EC) is one of the nine provinces of South Africa. Its capital is Bhisho, but its two largest cities are East London and Gqeberha.
Example
Eastern Cape is the Woolworths of all the South African provinces.
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