Word of the Day [03 Jul 2026]
Mnyamelis
South African Slime-Super-Slang for Meat. Derived from the Zulu word for meat being “inyama”. Popularized by the great DJ Dr Peppa.
*Note: Only used when speaking in English
Broer 1: So you left it on the grass next to the braai stand boyzen??
You: You know I can’t waste food so I had to eat the Mnyamelis
MacG
MacG is a South African DJ and Podcaster who runs the biggest podcast in Africa called Podcast and Chill, alongside Sol Phenduka and a host whose name is not revealed (referred to as the "Ghost Lady").
He owns the YouTube channel, MacG that has over a million subscribers.
Did you see who MacG was interviewing today?
Nyatsi
A nyatsi is a woman who is dating a married man. Sort of the same as a side chick.
No one:
Daily Sun: Korobela chased my nyatsi.
Rae Thoma Rae Fetsa
Rae Thoma Rae Fetsa is the nickname of the Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana player, Relebohile Mofokeng, also known as President yama 2000. The name means "We start it, we finish it" in SeSotho.
Rae Thoma Rae Fetsa, Rae Thoma Rae Fetsa. Wa nyisa boy.
Sister Betina
The South African National Anthem, written and performed by our very own, Mgarimbe.
They all lost their minds when Sister Betina started playing.
Equatorial Guinea
A small Central African country with significant oil wealth and Spanish colonial heritage.
Equatorial Guinea is Africa's only Spanish-speaking sovereign nation.
Ugandan Shilling
Currency of Uganda (UGX) issued by the Bank of Uganda. 1 Shilling = 100 cents.
The current shilling was introduced in 1987 after economic reforms.
South African Rand
Currency of South Africa (ZAR) issued by the South African Reserve Bank. 1 Rand = 100 cents.
The rand is also used in Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini through monetary agreements.