Word of the Day — 13 Aug 2026
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Literally means “apartness” in Afrikaans, apartheid was the policy of racial segregation implemented by the South African National Party from 1948 to 1994, resulting in the oppression and labour exploitation of South Africa’s black majority, and their systematic exclusion from the country’s mainstream economic, educational and social life.
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The struggles of black people we see today is the legacy of the apartheid regime.
A local restaurant serving traditional Ghanaian food.
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I thought I knew Afrikaans until I went to the Cape Flats and heard what they call Kaaps/Afrikaaps.
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Algerian dinar banknotes feature historical figures and landmarks like the Martyrs Memorial.
Sbwl is an acronym, and slang for the Xhosa language, which originated from the South African word “ sabaweli”; the meaning of the word was, “ crave, desire, yearn or to want something”.
On social media; is meant to have been created by “gay Xhosa men “ to hide their desire for a woman's man on social media.
On social media; is meant to have been created by “gay Xhosa men “ to hide their desire for a woman's man on social media.
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1. Sbwl a good man.
2. Sbwl a man with a lot of money
Africa's most populous country and largest economy, with oil wealth and vibrant creative industries.
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Nollywood, Nigeria's film industry, produces more movies annually than Hollywood.
Ama 1K is a term that refers to anyone born between the year 1000 until the year 1999. Ama2000 came up with this term to counter the fact that they are called ama 2k.
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ama 1k should just retire from social media.
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