Word of the Day [03 Jul 2026]

Cairo

Egypt's sprawling capital on the Nile, home to ancient pyramids and modern urban life.

Cairo's Khan el-Khalili bazaar has been trading since the 14th century.

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Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates AKA Bhakaniya is a South African soccer club that plays in the top-tier system of Football in South Africa known as Premier Soccer League.

Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs are the biggest rivals in the continent of Africa.

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Huzet

Normally used when asking what is wrong or what is going on.

Huzet ngawe?(What is wrong with you), huzet?( What happened)

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Mabena

A Mabena is a person who is always making mistakes and who is a disappointment.

Disappoint me again, Mabena.

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Betway

The online betting site that's chowing 90% of South African men and a couple of women.

Stop wasting your money on betting. Betway will kill you a real death.

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Hurda

The act of breaking someone's heart either through cheating or any malpractice that automatically leads the end of a relationship. Often used in a phrase "ba tlao hurda" meaning they will hurt you

Ba tlao hurda, banunur!

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Ndambo

Ndambo (Noun): is dollars ($) inflow, giving massively and changing narratives.

Ndambolist (Noun): is a person who turns others into millionaires and changer of narratives.

Ndambolisation (Verb): the process of turning others into instant millionaires and giving massively.

Ndambology (Noun): the scientific study of Ndambo.

Ndambolize (Verb): the joy of being turned into an instant millionaire.

Ollus ndambolized his mother before marrying the woman of dreams

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Mpimpi

Impimpi is a South African term for a snitch.

Impimpi used to be burnt during the apartheid days.

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Res

Res is a shortened name for a University or college residence.

I have applied for res because I am tired of staying at home.

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Qlyv

Qlyv is a shortened version of "Ndiyaqala uyiva", a Xhosa term that means "it is my first time hearing about it".

Girl 1: I hear you are dating Thabo.
Girl 2: Qlyv

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Sol Phenduka

Sol Phenduka is a South African Podcaster, DJ and Radio personality who is the co-host of the popular podcast called Podcast and Chill, alongside MacG and Ghost Lady.

I always listen to the Podcast and Chill for Sol Phenduka's puns.

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