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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Katlehong is a large township in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. It is 28 km south-east of Johannesburg and south of Germiston between two other townships of Thokoza and Vosloorus, next to the N3 highway. It forms part of the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality.
Example
I represent Katlehong till I die.
igqolo is a Xhosa term for a stingy person.
Example
Did you expect a trip to Durban but you know you are dating igqolo.
Brakpan is a mining town on the East Rand of Gauteng, South Africa. It is known as the Alabama of South Africa, or the armpit of South Africa.
Example
If you divorce your wife in Brakpan, she remains your sister.
Mandoza was a Kwaito legend who gave us a lot of hit songs like Nkalakatha, Tornado, etc.
May he continue to rest 🙏🏾
May he continue to rest 🙏🏾
Example
I really miss Mandoza right now.
Used clothes; pre-owned clothing and shoes (from abroad)
Example
Please buy me dokafleh sneaker
A small Horn of Africa nation strategically located by the Red Sea, hosting foreign military bases.
Example
Djibouti's port serves as a key shipping hub for the East Africa region.
Wendy Williams day is a holiday that is celebrated in South Africa every year on April 10th... This is of course according to Wendy Williams and whoever lied to her because there's no such.
Example
We are having a huge braai for Wendy Williams Day.
A very bad way of spelling mntase. It is mostly used by Sotho/Tswana people to mock Xhosa people on social media.
Example
Yho motase, I couldn't believe what I saw.
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