Word of the Day [02 Jun 2026]
Amandala
The word is used as an intentional misspelling and pronunciation of the word ‘amandla’ which means strength.
The word was popularised on social media after Naomi Campbell said ‘amandala’ instead of the correct ‘amandla’ at the Global Citizen Festival in 2018.
You'll be strong. Hayi wethu Amandala to you.
Mswapheni
A person, usually a blesser or sugar mama who just swipes his/her card without any hesitation.
We are out of beer... mswapheni
We are out of meat... mswapheni
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.
Street Kid
Street kid is a term used in South Africa to refer to homeless kids, living on the streets.
I almost a became a street kid when I lost my mother.
Madagascar
A large island nation with unique wildlife, vanilla production, and French cultural influences.
Madagascar is home to lemurs found nowhere else on Earth.