Word of the Day [04 Sep 2026]
Mageza
Short for Magezel'empompeni, is a derogatory name used to refer to a taxi driver. The word directly translates to "the one who baths from a tap". The name originates from that stereotype that taxi drivers have a long distance relationship with water.
Abo mageza from Jozi are so rude and funny at the same time.
Madagascar
A large island nation with unique wildlife, vanilla production, and French cultural influences.
Madagascar is home to lemurs found nowhere else on Earth.
Xhosa
That South African language with all the clicks. The people who speak this language think they breathe flavoured air
No one: Thabo: I only date Xhosa chicks even though I know they will suck me dry.
Mngani wa yena
A Tsonga term for "his friend / her friend" that is apparently used to identify unknown soccer players by commentators.
They would call all the names of the "famous" players and when they reach the unknown player, they would say mngani wa yena (his friend).
And he passes the ball to Jabu Pule... Jabu Pule passes to mngani wa yena.
Gwara gwara
A popular South African dance that was created by DJ Bongz. It has been performed by a lot of big stars including Rihanna and Paul Pogba.
Did you see Paul Pogba doing the Gwara gwara?