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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Inqaba

Can be called "nqaba" is another word for Castle Lager, one of South Africa's favourite beer.

I am definitely buying myself inqaba after work.

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Auti

A man/boy/guy, also synonymous with "gent", "mjita".
Plural: Ma auti

I was out with ma auti

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Apile

Apile is the Xhosa term for an apple.

Ndifuna ukutya i-apile.

I want to eat an apple.

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Zimbabwe

A Southern African country with Victoria Falls, rich mineral resources, and economic challenges.

Zimbabwe's Great Zimbabwe ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage site from an ancient civilization.

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Gborku

Plenty; surplus; many

I get et gborkuWe have ri to our house gborku

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Ntjaka

Ntjaka is a Sotho slang term that loosely translates to "my dog". It is used in the context of a friend (my friend).

I'll see you tomorrow, ntjaka.

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Mmege

A broke person

You are just "mmege" you have no single cent

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Patla

Someone who is not good at something

Chomi ya ka ke patla ka bolo

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UNISA

University of South Africa - The biggest University in South Africa in terms of number of students. It is known for its distance learning programmes. Majority of students who go here are not at an actual campus. Covid found them ready.

I have applied at UNISA, I want to study while chilling at home.

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Goni

Igoni is a kasi slang term for a knife.

The guys who robbed me was carrying igoni

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