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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A general term used to refer to a member of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
Example
We are led by a very good fighter.
Podcast and Chill with MacG is a podcast owned and hosted by South African YouTuber MacG alongside Sol Phenduka and Ghost Lady. It is the biggest podcast in Africa in terms of numbers and popularity.
The podcast invites celebrities and public figures to take part in the Q&A sessions on the podcast.
The podcast invites celebrities and public figures to take part in the Q&A sessions on the podcast.
Example
I really enjoy watching the Podcast and Chill. You can call me a Chiller.
Someone who likes the idea of being fit but also likes food.
Example
I may look fit but I regard myself as fit-ish.
Sort of point expanding using only a word "type shii" works perfectly when explaining something
Example
For stoners ( we all how it feels to get the "munchies" after a good blaze type shii
Ukuqabula is an informal Xhosa term for taking out babalaas. Basically the act of drinking the morning after a heavy night of drinking.
Example
I'm dying from babalaas now, ndifuna ukuqabula.
In Xhosa culture, umgidi is the ceremony that's done to celebrate a boy or boys (mkhwetha) coming back from the mountain (initiation school).
Example
I can't wait to attend umgidi ka Boy
Isishumane or sishimane is a South African term used to refer to a single person who is not single by choice. It is mostly used in a mocking manner.
Example
Aisuka, that one sisishumane esikhulu.
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