Word of the Day — 15 Nov 2026
The term Cape Flats refers to a flat, sandy stretch of land which is located on the outskirts of the city of Cape Town. It has been accurately described as the "dumping ground of apartheid" and it is here that people of colour (non-whites in "old South Africa" language) were relocated to in terms of the infamous Group Areas Act.
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I am from the Cape Flats where we hear gunshots every night.
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An informal way to say "babes", mostly used by Xhosa women when talking to each other or about each other.
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Yho beyps, the way I've been missing my Ben 10 these days.
Is an acronym mostly used in social media for hit me up (get in touch with me).
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If you are looking to buy tickets, hmu.
GNU, or Government of National Unity, is a government that was proposed by the ANC after they failed to achieve above 50% in the 2024 Elections. It entails forming a broad coalition government consisting of all parties represented in the national legislature.
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I don't know how to feel about this GNU.
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Ulibonile igedlela lami elisha?
Did you see my new car?
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Ey wena uyathanda uku jiva.
You like dancing
A diverse Southern African nation with multiple capitals, known for wildlife and post-apartheid development.
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South Africa hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the first in Africa.
Gauteng is the smallest yet richest province in South Africa. That is where you will find Johannesburg and Pitori
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I was born and raised in the Gauteng Province.
Xhosa term derived from Mntakabawo which directly translates to "My dad's child". This term doesn't necessarily refer to someone you are related to. It can be used to refer to a friend or any random person.
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I'm so tired mntkbw.
A North African country with ancient civilization heritage, the Nile River, and significant Arab influence.
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We marveled at the Pyramids of Giza during our trip to Egypt.
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He was born after twins, that’s why they named him Mfusi.
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