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.

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With immediate effect

If you say that something will happen with immediate effect or with effect from a particular time, you mean that it will begin to apply or be valid immediately or from the stated time.

No one:

Cyril Ramaphosa: The sale of alcohol is suspended with immediate effect!

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Bemba

Bemba refers to both an ethnic group and a language primarily found in Zambia. It is a Bantu language spoken by millions of people, making it one of the most widely spoken indigenous languages in Zambia.

I need to relearn Bemba.

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Atchar

A spicy relish of Indian origin, much like a mix between chutney and a pickle and usually made from green mangoes.

I eat everything with atchar 🤞🏽

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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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Babalaas

Can also be spelled Bhabhalaza, Babalaz, bhabhalazi - is a hangover or that feeling in the morning after a night of heavy drinking.

I'm struggling to wake up today because babalaas is nyisaring me.

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Batlao Hurda

A social media term that means they will hurt you.

You think he loves you... Batlao hurda mntase.

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Tyoka

Breaking into pieces

Ukadonha uno tyoka

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Samthandi

Derived from a Xhosa term "andisamthandi" which means I love him/her so much.
Context is very important when it comes to this word because it also means "I no longer love him/her".

Girl: Is that your child there
Guy: Yes, that's my baby girl.
Girl: Yhu samthandi mntkbw

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Danko

Danko is the same as Afrikaans word dankie which symbolises acceptance and appreciation, it basically means thank you.

The South African government said Danko to everyone who got vaccinated.

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Kembo

It is a word mostly used by bemba people living in Zambia Copperbelt which means coward

You're a kembo

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