Word of the Day [05 Mar 2026]

Ziyakhala

It's a Zulu word that describes your are going through a lot or bad things are about to happen to you

Ziyakhala ke manje

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Amachankura

Is a slang term for money.

I need amachankura.

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Mauritius

An Indian Ocean island nation with multicultural society, financial services, and luxury tourism.

Mauritius has transformed from sugar-based economy to financial hub.

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Bone Thug

A Skrr Skrr way of referring to a Sangoma.

No one:

Skrr Skrr kid: I went to see a Bone Thug today cause y'all be trippin.

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Akere

"A kere" or " Akere" is a commonly spoken interjection in Setswana, which often translates to "is it not?" or "isn't it" in short. It is usually placed at the end of a declarative sentence to turn it into a question.

"Leina la gago ke Thabo, akere?" >> Your name is Tshepo, isn't it?

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Teko Modise

The best soccer player South Africa has ever produced.

Teko Modise played for Orlando Pirates.

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Agang

Agang is a Tswana verb that means build

In Tswana
- Agang ntlo.
In English
- Build a house.

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Phara

Also known as phara-phara. A term that refers to a drug addict who often terrorizes the community through criminal activities. The term is mostly used in Xhosa and Zulu speaking communities. In Gauteng, this person would be called a Nyaope Boy.

There was nothing he could do, ela phara had a huge knife so he just gave away the phone.

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Wendy Williams Day

Wendy Williams day is a holiday that is celebrated in South Africa every year on April 10th... This is of course according to Wendy Williams and whoever lied to her because there's no such.

We are having a huge braai for Wendy Williams Day.

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Tut

A tut is a widely used varsity term for a tutorial.

I have to leave early because I have to submit my tut.

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Namibia

A Southern African country with desert landscapes, German colonial heritage, and diamond mining.

Namibia's Namib Desert is considered the world's oldest desert.

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