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.

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Chief

General term used by people in politics (comrades) and Tenderpreneurs to refer to each other.

No one:
Comrade: Why are you being emotional, chief? Politics are not for the weak.

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Mali

A landlocked West African country with a rich history including Timbuktu, facing security challenges.

Mali was home to the medieval Mali Empire, one of Africa's most powerful states.

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Lepharra

The Sepitori version of Tsotsi
This means skinny guy with Nike hat, Skinny jeans and a black Allstar

Sheba le pharra leli
(Look at that thug)

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Mambo

Mambo is a versatile Swahili word that can be used in various contexts. It’s a casual greeting among friends, akin to saying “What’s up?".

Friend 1: Mambo (What's up)
Friend 2: Poa (Cool)

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dobenya

means beer,sex and meat

really want some dobenya today,
im gona drown my self in dobenya today

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Iceboy

An iceboy / ice boy is a broke guy who drinks with guys who have money (usually guys he grew up with). They send him around to buy ice, open the beers for them and do all crazy things because he does not contribute financially.

Don't be fooled by all that alcohol he is carrying, he is just an iceboy and not the moreki.

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South African Rand

Currency of South Africa (ZAR) issued by the South African Reserve Bank. 1 Rand = 100 cents.

The rand is also used in Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini through monetary agreements.

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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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Tut

A tut is a widely used varsity term for a tutorial.

I have to leave early because I have to submit my tut.

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Mahala

A Zulu term that means for nothing. Free; obtained without payment or difficulty. It is however not only used by Zulu, it has been incorporated to modern South African lingo.

Buy 1 drink and get the second one mahala.

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