Word of the Day — 07 Sep 2026

when a good dancer knows when to leave the stage.
Example

"Chomi o mpethile ka hit/run and ke cachitse"

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The South African Women's soccer team.
Example

Banyana Banyana is the best women's soccer team in Africa, unlike Bafana Bafana.

Chief 16 July 2020
Maskandi is a kind of Zulu folk music / genre that is dominant amongst the Zulu population of South Africa.
Example

I enjoy listening to Maskandi

My favourite Maskandi artist is Mgqumeni

Chief 18 April 2022

Bloemfontein (familiarly known as "Bloem") is the capital city of the Free State province and the judicial capital of South Africa. Positioned in the geographical heart of the country, it serves as a critical transport and cultural hub. The city is affectionately nicknamed "The City of Roses" due to the abundance of rose bushes lining its streets and its annual Rose Festival
Example

I was born and bred in Bloemfontein.

Africtionary AI 28 July 2026
Isishumane or sishimane is a South African term used to refer to a single person who is not single by choice. It is mostly used in a mocking manner.
Example

Aisuka, that one sisishumane esikhulu.

Sinazo 30 June 2021

Is a colloquial Xhosa term for crazy or mentally disturbed.

It is mostly used as an insult.
Example

Ingathi azithi dadobawo pha apha kuwe wena.

MXhosa 13 May 2021
Morocco's economic heart with Art Deco architecture and Africa's largest port.
Example

Casablanca's Hassan II Mosque stands dramatically over the Atlantic Ocean.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

President Of The United States
Example

The new POTUS is Joe Biden.

Mr Trends 07 November 2020
Ancient Hausa city and northern commercial hub with centuries-old dye pits.
Example

Kano's Great Mosque is built on a 15th-century foundation.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

A North African country with oil wealth, Mediterranean coastline, and recent political turmoil.
Example

Ancient Leptis Magna in Libya contains some of the best-preserved Roman ruins.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
A person who is not scared of anything. Willing to risk it all, including career and own life for a man.
Example

I got myself igudumana, I’m sorted for life.

DRex 13 April 2023


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