Word of the Day — 29 Sep 2026
Administrative capital known for its jacaranda-lined streets and government buildings.
Example
Pretoria's Union Buildings house the South African presidency.
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It's a Zulu word that describes that a person is emotionally damaged.
The word referring any form of educational institution, from pre-school all the way to University.
Example
Did you go to Sgela? Did you go to School?
Example
I am never going to Benoni again after what I saw today.
Boksburg is a city on the East Rand of Gauteng province of South Africa. Gold was discovered in Boksburg in 1887. Boksburg was named after the State Secretary of the South African Republic, W. Eduard Bok.
Example
I can't wait to visit my brother in Boksburg.
Mogodu is a South African dish which is a combination of chopped serobe (tripe) and mala (intestines), served as a stew often with hot pap or dumpling
Example
I can’t wait for Monday so that I can have mogodu at Mogodu Monday.
Xhosa term for sleeping over at a boyfriend/girlfriend's place.
Example
Umntu wakhe uthe makatake iweekend yonke.
Her partner asked her to sleep over for the whole weekend.
10111 is the number for Police in South Africa. It is the equivalent of 911.
The downside is that it probably won’t be answered so don’t bother calling it when in an emergency.
The downside is that it probably won’t be answered so don’t bother calling it when in an emergency.
Example
I tried calling 10111 five times but no one is picking up.
A North African country with a rich history, vast Sahara desert, and Mediterranean coastline. Known for its oil reserves and vibrant culture.
Example
I visited Algiers, the capital of Algeria, to explore its fascinating mix of French and Arab influences.
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