Word of the Day [12 May 2026]

Shisa Nyama

Of Zulu origin, this directly translates to "burn meat". It is the Zulu equivalent to a braai. In most cases, it refers to a place that sells and "braais" meet.

Let's go braai some meat at that Shisa Nyama.

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Brain Box

It is an intelligent person. E.g lenebari Victor is a brain box

Lenebari Victor is a brain box

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Umkhonto

Umkhonto is a Nguni term or word for a spear (the weapon).

Ndicela undinike umkhonto wam.
Can you please give me my spear.

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Jaga-jaga

Jaga-jaga is a Nigerian slang term that means disorganised or disorderly.

Oboy, that beb na jaga jaga gal.

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Pozi

To stand and be at alert or wait.

Pozi for here. Meaning wait for (me) here.

Pozi make dem no loss you. Stand at alert so that you're not pickpocketed

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Mntase

My brother/my sister/my best friend/

Kunjani mntase nakugcina kudala

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Lepharra

The Sepitori version of Tsotsi
This means skinny guy with Nike hat, Skinny jeans and a black Allstar

Sheba le pharra leli
(Look at that thug)

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Mpumalanga

Mpumalanga (Zulu name for "the place where the sun rises") is a province in eastern South Africa, bordering the nations of Swaziland and Mozambique.

We should visit Mpumalanga.

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Voetsek

This is the most common curse word, mostly used to chase a dog away.
Some may spell it as Tsek

Hey voetsek wena spottie. Go away.

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Wendy Williams Day

An imaginary day in Wendy Williams' mind

Who lied to Wendy Williams about Wendy Williams Day?

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Stokoloko

Stokoloko is a Xhosa informal term for a "dog without teeth". The term can be used to refer to someone who is not a threat.

Haisuka ngu stokoloko lo, inja engenamazinyo.

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