Word of the Day [03 Jul 2026]
Mngani wa yena
A Tsonga term for "his friend / her friend" that is apparently used to identify unknown soccer players by commentators.
They would call all the names of the "famous" players and when they reach the unknown player, they would say mngani wa yena (his friend).
And he passes the ball to Jabu Pule... Jabu Pule passes to mngani wa yena.
We should hang out
It can mean anytime between now and the next 5 years.
We should hang out soon, my friend.
Nyoviolas
Nyoviolas is a playful variation or nickname referencing South African rapper Cassper Nyovest, often styled as "Don Nyoviolas".
Ola Nyoviolas, I am your biggest fan.
Isibhamu somdoko
Isibhamu somdoko is a recent viral term that means penis or dick. Isibhamu is gun and umdoko is porridge, so the whole term translates to porridge gun 🍆💦
Ngimshaye ngesibhamu somdoko.
Cyril Ramaphosa
Cyril Ramaphosa is the current president of the Republic of South Africa.
We are calling for Cyril Ramaphosa to answer for his Phala Phala farm saga.