Word of the Day [03 Jun 2026]

Skipa

Skipa is a South African term for a T-shirt.

I need to buy that GALXBOY skipa very soon.

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Sister Betina

The South African National Anthem, written and performed by our very own, Mgarimbe.

They all lost their minds when Sister Betina started playing.

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Somagwaza

Somagwaza, is a rather mysterious, if not mythical, forefather who invented circumcision as a means of passage into manhood for Xhosa people.

I'm sure you didn't know who Somagwaza was 😅

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Lamza

Is a kasi term for a kiss.

You can't even get a lamza from a random chick in the club anymore because of this covid.

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Iqaba

Iqaba is a Nguni term for a barbarian or a person believed to be uncivilised or uncultured.
Plural Amaqaba

They used to call me iqaba because I come from the villages.

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Is not make sure

To say that something is not good, not convincing, an overreach or delusional at the worst.

Ay this new Amapiano dance trend on TikTok is not make sure.

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ekumgqomo

A trash can, dustbin

Ndizalahla apa le ekumgqomo

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Bhuti

Bhuti is a Xhosa word for big brother or just to refer to an older man.

I’ll see you tomorrow, bhuti.

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MKMVA

MKMVA is the abbreviation for uMkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans Association.

MKMVA is protecting Jacob Zuma's house in Nkandla

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Mampara

An idiot; a stupid or silly person. The Sunday Times newspaper shames wrongdoers in public life with its Mampara of the Week award.

Kaizer Chiefs fans are Mamparas.

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Congolese Franc

Currency of DR Congo (CDF) issued by the Central Bank of the Congo.

The franc was reintroduced in 1997 to replace the new zaire.

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