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.
Wits
University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. Students who go here think they breathe flavoured air and will make sure you know it.
No one:
Wits student: Wits is better than UCT but this is a conversation y'all are not ready for.
Spaza shop
An informal convenience store, usually run from home or some corner in the neighbourhood.
Go buy some bread at the spaza shop.
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