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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Howzit

Common South African greeting that translates roughly as “How are you?”, “How are things?” or just “Hello”. It is derived from “How is it?”

Ola my bro, howzit there?

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Pozi

The word referring to a "Place", could be a Home, special venue or any place.

We will meet at my Pozi..We will meet at my house.

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Savuyi

An informal Xhosa slang term for "I am so happy / I am so excited". It is shortened from "Andisavuyi"

Kaizer Chiefs lost to Chippa Utd today, savuyi mntkbw.

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Stokoloko

Stokoloko is a Xhosa informal term for a "dog without teeth". The term can be used to refer to someone who is not a threat.

Haisuka ngu stokoloko lo, inja engenamazinyo.

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Sneaky Link

Sneaky Link is a term used to describe a person that someone is secretly hooking up with.

I can’t wait to see my Sneaky Link this weekend.

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Bherhi

Hero is a Xhosa term for a homeless person.

Did you see Thabo left home, ngu bherhi ngoku.

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Touba

Holy city of Mouride Sufism with the Great Mosque of Touba.

Touba's Grand Magal pilgrimage attracts over 2 million visitors annually.

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Born-free

In South Africa, a born-free is anyone who was born after 27 April 1994 (Freedom day).

You born-frees don't know anything about struggle.

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Mavuso

The money given to a woman after spending the night with her.

She left with a random guy yesterday guy and got mavuso in the morning.

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Umukamo

It is a Hybrid-Kinyarwanda word to mean Milk.
It was invented by RCA boys in around 2022 due to a great increase in the love and desire for milk.

I need Umukamo right now .
T-Ruda is a great milk of all time.

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