Word of the Day [04 Nov 2026]

Tempela

To flex or to show off


Nna nkao tempela, net akerato bolela thata, ke dealer ka action.

Mokotjo

A Sowetan term used to identify a certain opportunistic behaviour in people. e.g. slay queens


Ngwano ke mokotjo!

Toyi-toyi

A quasi-military dance-step characterized by high-stepping movements, performed either on the spot or while moving slowly forwards, usually by participants in protest gatherings or marches, and accompanied by chanting, singing, and the shouting of slogans


They were toyi-toying for the lack of service delivery in their community and apparently the money was misused by a local tenderpreneur


Kwipupujya

It is a Hybrid-Kinyarwanda word invented by RCA Bwoys to represent the state of being alone(urself) in a troublesome situation. You just need to cater for urself alone.


Brohh ipupujye mehnn ... Meaning do it urself .

Sekisi

A very weird way of spelling Sex. These people do it on social media.


I thought they broke up a long time ago only to find out they still have sekisi everyday.


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.

UNISA

University of South Africa - The biggest University in South Africa in terms of number of students. It is known for its distance learning programmes. Majority of students who go here are not at an actual campus. Covid found them ready.


I have applied at UNISA, I want to study while chilling at home.


Nzeft

Is a colloquial Xhosa term for pubic hair.
Also see izinza.


iinzeft zam ziyarhawzela.

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.


Ngine-

A word in any of the Nguni languages, a prefix for "I have"


Ngine- (I have)
imali (money)
Ngine+imali = Nginemali (I have money)

It will end in tears

A statement made by bitter and jealous people when they see other people happy(especially a couple).


They are all lovey dovey now but it will end in tears.




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