Word of the Day [16 Jun 2025]
Jozi
Jozi is a colloquial term for Johannesburg, the most populous city in South Africa.
I’m moving to Jozi.
Mgarimbe
Mgarimbe is the legend who gave us the hit song Sister Betina.
Mgarimbe deserves a lifetime achievement award.
Sosh Plata
Sosh Plata refers to the customised number plate with a smaller/different font & font size, which makes it more appealing to the eye. It makes the car look cleaner & sexier. Also known as: illegal plata // Stance number plate // sosha plata.
ah mfanaka ko botsa nka kreya dai Golf, fetsa kere Sosh 'plata ah ema nyana joh!"
(boy I am telling you, if I get that Golf, then put that illegal plata on it, its gonna break necks!)
A loota continua
The looting continues.
This is a term that was first used in the 2020 covid-19 lootings that were happening in South Africa.
Covidpreneur 1: Which car are you buying with that Covid-19 money that's supposed to help your community?
Covidpreneur 2: Getting myself a G Class.
Covidpreneur 1: A loota continua
Braai
A widely used noun and verb for an outdoor ‘barbecue’ where meat is cooked over a fire or coal. A braai is a popular social event in South Africa and even has its own dedicated public holiday, known as National Braai Day, which coincides with Heritage Day celebrated annually on September 24.
Let's go buy some beer and some meat for tonight's braai.
Masandawana
Masandawana is a nickname for South African soccer team Mamelodi Sundowns.
I'm a loyal supporter of masandawana.