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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Nigerian Naira

Currency of Nigeria (NGN) issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria. 1 Naira = 100 kobo.

The naira was introduced in 1973 to replace the pound.

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Menenja

A Zulu pronunciation of "manager".
It can also mean you are standing with a dog.

No one:
Zulu guy: My friend is now a menenja at Transnet.

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Mjondolo

A figurative term used by South African students when they plan to create a WhatsApp group and share test questions.

Ukhona umjondolo osuvuliwe bahlali? Phela ziyakhala k'sasa

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Idinga

Idinga is a very formal Xhosa term for a date. Not a date as in 13 May, I mean a date as in you go on a date with someone.

I'm going to the mall at 5, ndinedinga with my wife.

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Somalia

A Horn of Africa nation with long coastline, facing security challenges and clan-based politics.

Somalia's location gives it strategic importance for shipping routes.

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Nxa

It is used to describe something that is very nice or can be used when you agree or like something

This food is very nxa
Nxa I'll see you later

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Is not make sure

To say that something is not good, not convincing, an overreach or delusional at the worst.

Ay this new Amapiano dance trend on TikTok is not make sure.

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Northern Cape

The Northern Cape is South Africa's largest province, with desert landscapes, wildlife and gemstones.

I have never been to the Northern Cape.

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Cyril Ramaphosa

The most useless president South Africa has ever had.

Things are falling apart in Mzansi because of Cyril Ramaphosa.

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Dijo

Dijo is a Sotho term for food.

Ke batla dijo.

I want food.

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