Word of the Day [31 Dec 2025]
East Rand
The East Rand is a major urban area located in the Gauteng province of South Africa. It includes the towns of Bedfordview, Benoni, Boksburg, Brakpan, Edenvale, Germiston, Kempton Park, Linksfield and Modderfontein.
I grew up in the East Rand.
Zambian Kwacha
Currency of Zambia (ZMW) issued by the Bank of Zambia. 1 Kwacha = 100 ngwee.
Kwacha means "dawn" in Nyanja, symbolizing a new beginning.
amaWaka Waka
A term used in South African high schools—coined by the Matric Class of 2024—to refer to students born in 2010 during the FIFA World Cup hosted in South Africa. The nickname comes from the tournament’s official anthem, “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” by Shakira. It’s commonly used to refer to Grade 8 learners of 2024, most of whom were born that year.
Eish, amaWaka Waka were making noise while we were writing.
Dala what you must
Is a South African term that means do what you must / do what you have to do.
Guy 1: When are you paying me my money?
Guy 2: You know I don't have money.
Guy 1: If you don't give me my money now, I will moer you.
Guy 2: Dala what you must, chief.