Word of the Day [18 Jun 2026]

ANCYL

The youth structures of the ANC, founded during the 1940s.

I used to be a member of the ANCYL.

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Mlungu

A Xhosa or Zulu term for a white person.

My best friend is umlungu.

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Ganja

Ganja is a widely used term to refer to weed or marijuana.

I'm gonna go home and smoke some ganja.

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Ohole

Is an Oshiwambo word that simply means love

Ohole so nice

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Madiba

A Xhosa clan name that was made famous by former president Nelson Mandela.

Madiba passed away in December 2013.

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Zambia

A landlocked Southern African country known for Victoria Falls, copper mining, and wildlife.

Livingstone, Zambia is the gateway to Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders.

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7 Colours

A meal that is generally cooked on Sundays in many households across Mzansi. It is coined as 7 colours because it comprises a lot of colourful ingredients; a mix of vegetables, starch and meat that make up various colours.

I went home last weekend and my highlight was the 7 colours oledi cooked.

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KZN

KZN or KwaZulu Natal is a costal province in South Africa, known for its beaches and mountains. It is dominated by the Zulu tribe.

I need to visit KZN in December.

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Mampara Week

Mampara week is the week before payday, where everyone just doesn’t have money.

Friend: Let’s go out.
Me: I can’t, you know it’s Mampara Week.

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Thesha

To work; To get up against all odds and stand on business

U Cisha no Gawst basathesha e studio;
Besithesha murtu e spani vandaag

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Tempela

To flex or to show off

Nna nkao tempela, net akerato bolela thata, ke dealer ka action.

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