Word of the Day — 20 Aug 2026

Conductor driver assistant who collects fares.
Example

I can't drive dis truck without a carboy

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

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

Skhokho 02 May 2025
Celebrated every year on the 27th of March. The anniversary of the South African Covid-19 lockdown that was supposed to last only 21 days.
Example

Happy lockdowniversary to everyone who is celebrating.

Mbali 26 March 2021

Orlando Pirates AKA Bhakaniya is a South African soccer club that plays in the top-tier system of Football in South Africa known as Premier Soccer League.
Example

Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs are the biggest rivals in the continent of Africa.

MXhosa 01 May 2022
A stable West African democracy known for gold, cocoa, and as a center of pan-African culture.
Example

Ghana was the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

They will hurt you.
Example

Tlohela banyana batlao hurda!

Colani 24 May 2021
Imama is a term that's been trending on social media that means a woman or a girlfriend.
Example

Imama must be beautiful unprovoked.

Skhokho 13 October 2022

Commercial hub with distinctive architecture blending Ethiopian and French styles.
Example

Dire Dawa's Kezira district features unique arcaded buildings.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
Andizi is a Xhosa term for I am not coming.
Example

Q: Are you coming or not?

A: Andizi!

MXhosa 12 May 2021

To lie or deceive.
Example

Usinidanganye, sema ukweli.

Admin 26 July 2026

Aje

How; used in greetings like "uko aje?" (how are you?).
Example

Uko aje leo?

Admin 26 July 2026


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