Word of the Day [18 May 2026]

Congo

A Central African country with rainforests, the Congo River, and significant oil and timber resources.


Brazzaville, the capital of Congo, faces Kinshasa across the Congo River.

Inyathi

Inyathi is a Xhosa and Zulu word for a buffalo.


Inyathi ibuzwa kwabayaziyo.

Durban poison

A very strong strain of dagga or weed grown in Durban.


This is not your normal shit, this is Durban poison.


Zamalek

Another name for Carling Black Label beer. Some call it Black Juice.


I will never drink zamalek again. It's too strong.

Utujoric

A term used by RCA students especially Year 2 to mean the fruits that they nowadays eat every Friday because of a certain student who asked for them (Joric). They never believed that it could actually happen.


Dusigaye dusinzira muri Java kubera utujoric two ku wa gatanu.


Thungisani

When you are finally in a serious relationship.


Thungisani guys

Beira

Indian Ocean port city with Portuguese colonial heritage.


Beira's Macuti Lighthouse offers panoramic views of the coastline.


Abidjan

Côte d'Ivoire's economic capital with stunning lagoon views and French flair.


Abidjan's Banco National Park offers rainforest hikes within city limits.

031

031 is the dialling code for Durban. It can also be used to refer to Durban.


I rep 031 till the day I die.


Imama

Imama is a term that's been trending on social media that means a woman or a girlfriend.


Imama must be beautiful unprovoked.

Gomora

The nickname for township of Alexandra in Johannesburg., also known as Alex. It has been compared to the Gomora in the Bible.


If you value your safety, don't drive in Gomora at night




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