Word of the Day [02 Apr 2026]
Ethiopian Birr
Currency of Ethiopia (ETB) issued by the National Bank of Ethiopia. 1 Birr = 100 santim.
Features Amharic script and images of Ethiopian cultural heritage.
Madibas
A term used in South Africa to refer to money. Madiba is Nelson Mandela's clan name and his face is on the South African bank notes, hence the term.
I can’t come if there’s no Madibas.
Brakpan
Brakpan is a mining town on the East Rand of Gauteng, South Africa. It is known as the Alabama of South Africa, or the armpit of South Africa.
If you divorce your wife in Brakpan, she remains your sister.
Teko Modise
The best soccer player South Africa has ever produced.
Teko Modise played for Orlando Pirates.
Mozambique
A Southeast African country with Indian Ocean coastline, recovering from civil war and rich in gas.
Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago is known for its pristine beaches and diving.
Mamboyi
Mamboyi is a colloquial term for alcoholic beverage, Old Buck.
I only drink Mamboyi when I’m in the bundus.
Masandawana
Masandawana is a nickname for South African soccer team Mamelodi Sundowns.
I'm a loyal supporter of masandawana.