Word of the Day — 01 Aug 2026
Jukulyn is a very dangerous area of Soshanguve, beginning at the north end of the Mabopane Highway. Ambulances, courier services, e-hailing taxis and even pizza deliveries are a no-go in Jukulyn.
Example
She wanted me to go pick her up kgante she stays in Jukulyn. I am not risking my life.
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420, 4:20, or 4/20 (pronounced four-twenty) is cannabis culture slang for weed consumption, especially smoking around the time 4:20 p.m., and also refers to cannabis-oriented celebrations that take place annually on April 20th.
Example
Can't wait for 420 so that I can smoke freely.
a casual , playful relationship with a short term view. usually referring to cheating
Example
Eddie ojola with everyone
A word in any of the Nguni languages, a prefix for "I have"
The online betting site that's chowing 90% of South African men and a couple of women.
Example
Stop wasting your money on betting. Betway will kill you a real death.
A kasi term used to refer to food.
Example
I am starving, ke batla zozo.
I am starving, I want food.
Bobby is a slang term for “big breast”or “big boobs”
Example
as a woman if you don’t have bobby you supposed be a slave.
This is the job of the person taking the front sit in the taxi, i.e counting money and providing change.
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He was moered by taxi maths
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I rep 011 till I die!
Maleven was a South African criminal who used to hijack cars and do house breakings around Benoni. He rose into fame after his interview with BBC. He is rumoured to have passed away.
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Maleven: I will show you with your last born if you don't want to give me money.
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