Word of the Day [18 May 2026]

Congo

A Central African country with rainforests, the Congo River, and significant oil and timber resources.

Brazzaville, the capital of Congo, faces Kinshasa across the Congo River.

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Mamzo

Mamzo is a kasi slang term for mom or mother.

Eish sorry mamzo, I won’t do it again.

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Zamalek

Another name for Carling Black Label beer. Some call it Black Juice.

I will never drink zamalek again. It's too strong.

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Zambuk

Zambuk Ointment is a popular ointment used for temporary relief of pain and itch. In Mzansi, it is mostly used for lips. People carry it in their pockets and bags. It is one of the most stolen items, together with pens at school.

Can I use your zambuk.

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Chiller

A chiller is the name given to a diehard fan of the popular South African podcast called Podcast and Chill with MacG.
Plural: Chillers

I never miss an episode of Podcast and Chill because I'm a true Chiller.

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Ewe

A Xhosa term for Yes.

"Uhayi akasebenzi, kungcono uzame u ewe" - iFani

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Stocko

The term refers to a woman or women who are identified as being available for the pleasure and entertainment of men.

John vul'igate, nasi istocko.
John open the gate, we have the stocko.

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Skhaftin

A lady who has interactions with multiple males

That lady is a skhaftin last week she was with a different guy

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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.

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Togo

A narrow West African country with palm-lined beaches, phosphate mining, and French influence.

Lomé, Togo's capital, is a major port city on the Gulf of Guinea.

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Impandla

Impandla is a Nguni term for bald hair (when men lose their hair).

He's always wearing a cap because unempandla.

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