Word of the Day — 17 Aug 2026
Humphrey Taremwa Hafiz commonly known as Jah Gold was born and raised in Kampala, He started music at home by listening to tapes on his Father's cassette and listening to Madilu system and Franco Luambo (Tp OK Jazz) ,he then developed his talent more at school and churches where he could lead choirs during his early years.
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Jah Gold Music
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Literally means “apartness” in Afrikaans, apartheid was the policy of racial segregation implemented by the South African National Party from 1948 to 1994, resulting in the oppression and labour exploitation of South Africa’s black majority, and their systematic exclusion from the country’s mainstream economic, educational and social life.
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The struggles of black people we see today is the legacy of the apartheid regime.
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Yo fam, I think I'm beginning to like the yanos.
Refers to R100 (One hundred Rands. One Klipa would mean R100, 2 klipa - R200, etc.
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Guy 1: How much did you pay for a box of cigarettes during lockdown.
Guy 2: I got this 20s for 2 klipa.
Thobela will be "Be obedient" in IsiXhosa
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Thobela abase magunyeni
Be obedient to authorities
Pronunciation
by Thobela Memani
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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I’m beyond insane, nna Nkao Tempela (Yeah).
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