Word of the Day [09 Mar 2026]
Ukutula-tula
Ukutula-tula is isiBhaca word meaning to wander around.
Ebetula-tula yonke indzawo.
He was wandering all over the place
Bottle Kop
A bottle kop is a broken glass bottleneck that is used to smoke weed like a pipe.
I'm tired of this rolled weed, let's use a bottle kop.
Matric Dance
Also known as Matric Farewell - Is when grade 12 (last year of high school) learners have one final formal function, often followed by parties, underage drinking and bad decisions. Each school usually has its own dance and pupils usually come with a date and wear expensive suits and dresses.
Americans would call it prom
I don't know who I am going to take to the Matric Dance.
Boer maak 'n plan
It literally means a farmer makes a plan.
It’s testament to the fact that the Afrikaner will figure stuff out. If there’s a problem, he’ll find a workaround. If something is scarce, he’ll find a substitute.
These power cuts are annoying but 'n Boer maak 'n plan.
560
560 is a Xhosa slang term for main chick or the main partner.
I can't date you cause you know I have a 560.