Word of the Day — 05 Sep 2026

It literally means a farmer makes a plan.

It’s testament to the fact that the Afrikaner will figure stuff out. If there’s a problem, he’ll find a workaround. If something is scarce, he’ll find a substitute.
Example

These power cuts are annoying but 'n Boer maak 'n plan.

Gert 04 November 2022
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Gutamo means to help someone with something or help someone with something he/she needs.
Example

Vane nkutemo se??

w 29 November 2023
The incorrect way of spelling "could have".
Example

He could of been killed if it wasn't for me.

Varsity Dude 26 April 2021

The East Rand is a major urban area located in the Gauteng province of South Africa. It includes the towns of Bedfordview, Benoni, Boksburg, Brakpan, Edenvale, Germiston, Kempton Park, Linksfield and Modderfontein.
Example

I grew up in the East Rand.

Maps 14 June 2024
Sesotho is the South Sotho language of the Basotho people, an official language in Lesotho and South Africa.
Example

I speak SeSotho at home.

Cody 29 November 2024

Safari gateway city near Serengeti and Kilimanjaro with diplomatic significance.
Example

Arusha hosts the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
Imoto is a Nguni term for a car.
Example

Xhosa: Ndiyayithanda imoto yam.

Zulu: Ngiyayithanda imoto yami.

LinguistZA 07 September 2022

IFP

Inkatha Freedom Party also known as IFP is a right-wing political party in South Africa. It usually challenges ANC in KZN.
Example

IFP is losing votes to MK in KZN.

OD 31 May 2024
This means, it's mine Riches.

From Agbarha-otor kingdom URHOBO Land
Example

Efemena.

Simply means This is my Riches or can also be in a sentence, this is my wealth.

Efemena is an URHOBO Language

French Ovotu Abraham 18 July 2023

A slang in Cameroon which mean ass or buttocks
Example

Bakossi girls them over get big shithole

Oben 11 August 2022
A new drug in Pitori that is 10 times stronger and addictive than nyaope.
Example

Kreng kreng is finishing the youth of Pretoria

Mr Trends 03 February 2022


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