Word of the Day [14 May 2026]
Plumber
In South African football, the term "plumber" is a derogatory slang used to describe a coach, often a foreign one, perceived as underperforming or lacking the intellectual or tactical acumen to succeed in the sport. It implies a coach is more suited to a trade like plumbing than managing a football team.
I see Orlando Pirates just hired a plumber to replace Riveiro.
Haganapayi
Haganapayi or haganapie is a Xhosa slang word that means empty head or idiot.
Don’t tell me about that haganapayi, azithi dadobawo pha.
Northern Cape
The Northern Cape is South Africa's largest province, with desert landscapes, wildlife and gemstones.
I have never been to the Northern Cape.
Mogodu Monday
In South African restaurants, Mondays are known as Mogodu Mondays, where they serve Mogodu, usually on special.
Let’s go to Mogodu Monday next week.