Word of the Day — 12 Oct 2026
A SePitori word meaning "something"
Example
"Ako botse ane deng mfanaka"
"Let me tell you something buddy"
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Cape Town is full of amatyotyombe
A term used in South African high schools—coined by the Matric Class of 2024—to refer to students born in 2010 during the FIFA World Cup hosted in South Africa. The nickname comes from the tournament’s official anthem, “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” by Shakira. It’s commonly used to refer to Grade 8 learners of 2024, most of whom were born that year.
Directly translates to: We are eating cotton. This is a statement said when you feel that you've dressed to impress or you dress nicely in general.
Example
My dad is always listening to Mbhaqanga.
A West African country with mineral riches including bauxite, facing political instability.
Example
Conakry, Guinea's capital, is located on the Atlantic coast on the Tombo Island.
An East African country known for recovery from genocide, clean cities, and mountain gorillas.
Example
Rwanda's capital Kigali is celebrated for its cleanliness and order.
It is a Venda name which means protection.
Example
People use condoms as a way of protection.
"Khongolose" is a Zulu word, often used colloquially, that translates to "congress" or "the ANC," which stands for the African National Congress, a South African political party. It's essentially a slang term or a nickname for the ANC.
Example
Phatha Khongolose, phatha.
A chiller is the name given to a diehard fan of the popular South African podcast called Podcast and Chill with MacG.
Plural: Chillers
Plural: Chillers
Example
I never miss an episode of Podcast and Chill because I'm a true Chiller.
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