Word of the Day [01 Jan 2026]

Ozzy Rsa

Ozzy Rsa is Olona Mnconcoshe who lives in witbank, currently learning at zacheus malaza msta


Ozzy Rsa is just a humbled boy

Zulu

Zulu is the most widely spoken home language in South Africa (about 24% of the population), and it is understood by over 50% of South African population.


Zulu guys will hurt you big time.

Nyisa

Show you flames or to literally make you shit yourself.


Mjolo will nyisa you. 


qwel

Another level


"Do you know where I'm qwelling?"

Côte d'Ivoire

A West African economic powerhouse known for cocoa production, French influence, and political recovery.


Côte d'Ivoire is the world's largest producer of cocoa beans.


419 fraud

A scam that typically involves promising the victim a significant share of a large sum of money, in return for a small up-front payment, which the fraudster claims will be used to obtain the large sum


419 fraud has increased significantly in recent years.

jiki jiki

Suddenly/quickly and unexpectedly.


jiki jiki, a gusheshe came hurtling round the corner.


Mazimba

Shona slang that generally refers to Zimbabweans, particularly in a playful or informal manner. It’s derived from the term “Zimbabwe,” and is often used to describe Zimbabwean people as a group.


someone might say, “Mazimba anoda kuenda kuJoni”—meaning, “Zimbabweans like going to Johannesburg” (often for work or business). The term is typically not derogatory but can carry a sense of national pride or identity in informal conversation.

Sarha

Ukusarha is a slang term that means you are always asking for things from people. For example, you are always asking for free alcohol, you never buy.


Yho I don't wanna chill with that guy again, uyasharha.


Samthandi

Derived from a Xhosa term "andisamthandi" which means I love him/her so much.
Context is very important when it comes to this word because it also means "I no longer love him/her".


Girl: Is that your child there
Guy: Yes, that's my baby girl.
Girl: Yhu samthandi mntkbw

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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