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.

Rand

The South African currency, also called ZAR or just an "R".


I need 50 million rands for all my problems.

Shibobo

A soccer skill/move where a player puts the ball in between another player's legs.


Did you see that shibobo from Messi?


Cape Town

South Africa's scenic coastal city beneath Table Mountain.


Cape Town's Robben Island held Nelson Mandela for 18 years.

Nkandla

Nkandla is a town in the uThungulu district of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is the district where former President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma is from.


I want to visit Nkandla this December.


Nyash

Nyash is a big,soft and round object behind a womans back like two planets


I doggy style your nyash

Afrikaans

Afrikaans is a Low Franconian West Germanic language descended from Dutch and spoken mainly in South Africa and Namibia. 


I would rather do an unprepared speech in Afrikaans that ukujola with you. 


Cheese Boy Tša Kgale

is township slang for someone who once had money, someone who was spoiled by their parents/guardians


You're cheese boy ya kgale because o bona masepa nou

Johannesburg

Johannesburg also known informally as Jozi, Joburg, or "The City of Gold", is the largest city in South Africa. The city was established in 1886 following the discovery of gold on what had been a farm


My friends from Johannesburg don't know anything about struggle.


GAETZ

Touchline Operator, MBUZI.
One feels pressure when he is around


“Dai man ke GAETZ“

NYKL

Ngiyakukhumbula, meaning I miss you


Girl: So whats up.

Guy: NYKL

Girl: Me Too




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