Word of the Day — 15 Nov 2026
The term Cape Flats refers to a flat, sandy stretch of land which is located on the outskirts of the city of Cape Town. It has been accurately described as the "dumping ground of apartheid" and it is here that people of colour (non-whites in "old South Africa" language) were relocated to in terms of the infamous Group Areas Act.
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I am from the Cape Flats where we hear gunshots every night.
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“Momo” is short for mobile money in Ghana.
The phrase “Do am momo” directly translates to “Do it mobile money”, meaning just send it via mobile money.
The phrase “Do am momo” directly translates to “Do it mobile money”, meaning just send it via mobile money.
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Friend 1: Here is some gift for your birthday.
Friend 2: Do Am Momo.
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Port Harcourt hosts Africa's first WikiTown digital community project.
Tanzania's bustling port city and gateway to Zanzibar.
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Dar es Salaam's Kariakoo market is the busiest in East Africa.
A word in any of the Nguni languages, a prefix for "I have"
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Niger faces challenges from desertification and food insecurity.
Tsonga romantic language words used to refers to "I LOVE YOU💚".
Example
Ndza ku rhandza my wife/husband/ and so on.....
NB: It is used at any person whom you want her/(...) to express your love.
An Afrikaans slang term for pussy or cunt. it is typically considered a foul word as it is often used to refer to or describe something with great disgust.
Example
Get out of here jou ma se poes
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