Word of the Day [01 Jan 2026]
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.
Phara
Also known as phara-phara. A term that refers to a drug addict who often terrorizes the community through criminal activities. The term is mostly used in Xhosa and Zulu speaking communities. In Gauteng, this person would be called a Nyaope Boy.
There was nothing he could do, ela phara had a huge knife so he just gave away the phone.
Bunny Chow
Curry served in a hollowed-out half-loaf of bread, with the hollowed-out piece of bread placed on top.
I am gonna have a bunny chow for lunch.
Maqondana
Umaqondana is a South African slang term for a main chick or “the one”.
Ngimtholile umaqondana.
I have found the one.
Matric Dance
Also known as Matric Farewell - Is when grade 12 (last year of high school) learners have one final formal function, often followed by parties, underage drinking and bad decisions. Each school usually has its own dance and pupils usually come with a date and wear expensive suits and dresses.
Americans would call it prom
I don't know who I am going to take to the Matric Dance.