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.

Khongolose

"Khongolose" is a Zulu word, often used colloquially, that translates to "congress" or "the ANC," which stands for the African National Congress, a South African political party. It's essentially a slang term or a nickname for the ANC.


Phatha Khongolose, phatha.

Black Magic

Black Magic, also known as witchcraft is usage of supernatural power for evil and selfish purposes and to perform malicious practice to destroy someone physically or mentally or financially.


They use black magic a lot in Limpopo


Herero

A person who loves meat and listen to One Blood all day.


Lavas is such a herero

Abuja

Nigeria's purpose-built capital with striking modern architecture.


Abuja's Aso Rock is the symbolic center of Nigerian politics.


Jola

This depends on the context. Jola can be someone's clan name if you are Xhosa

It can also mean dating, see ukujola or mjolo.


NdinguJola, Mphankomo...

Jola wena, you will see the consequenses. 

Nyash

Nyash is a big,soft and round object behind a womans back like two planets


I doggy style your nyash


Ngqaya

Ngqaya is a term mostly used in Cape Town that means to buy.


Ekse, ndifuna ukungqaya lewey. Ekse, I want to buy this thing.

Bafana Maths

Bafana Maths refers to the calculations Bafana Bafana usually does before qualifying for a major tournament. It usually entails “if team A wins, team B draws, and we win by so many goals, then we qualify”


We need Nigeria to beat Benin and we beat Rwanda, then we’ll qualify for the World Cup. My Bafana Maths is on point now.


UNISA

University of South Africa - The biggest University in South Africa in terms of number of students. It is known for its distance learning programmes. Majority of students who go here are not at an actual campus. Covid found them ready.


I have applied at UNISA, I want to study while chilling at home.

Daka Boy

Daka Boy is a derogatory term for someone who mixes the cement during construction.


He lied to you, he’s not the foreman, he’s the Daka Boy.




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