Word of the Day — 09 Aug 2026
Xhosa for adventure. Also the nickname of the last independent Xhosa Paramount Chief. His birth name was Zotana. Often referred to as Sarhili from Sa - sire and Rhili - adventure. It means the father of adventure. As a youth he was said to have been an adventurist.
Example
I am going for a rhili.
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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.
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I grew up in the East Rand.
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.
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She wanted me to go pick her up kgante she stays in Jukulyn. I am not risking my life.
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Madumane: Thank you Sauta for the love.
Nyoviolas is a playful variation or nickname referencing South African rapper Cassper Nyovest, often styled as "Don Nyoviolas".
Example
Ola Nyoviolas, I am your biggest fan.
A Central African country with diverse geography, cultures, and languages, often called 'Africa in miniature'.
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Cameroon's national football team is nicknamed the Indomitable Lions.
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The Shona language (chiShona) is a major Bantu language spoken primarily in Zimbabwe, where it holds official status alongside English and Ndebele. It belongs to the Niger-Congo language family and is one of the most widely spoken Bantu languages in Southern Africa.
Example
I need to learn some Shona before visiting my friend in Harare.
This is a term used to refer to someone who smokes nyaope.
Example
These nyaope boys would kill you for R5.
A landlocked country with rich natural resources but political instability, featuring rainforests and savannas.
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The Central African Republic has struggled with conflict despite its mineral wealth.
Johannesburg also known informally as Jozi, Joburg, or "The City of Gold", is the largest city in South Africa. The city was established in 1886 following the discovery of gold on what had been a farm
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My friends from Johannesburg don't know anything about struggle.
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