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.
Skopas
Term mostly used in the Northern parts of the country to refer to sweet flavoured and coloured popcorns.
Some parts of the country call them amaKip-kip
I bought my nephews some skopas from the Spaza shop.
Mgarimbe
Mgarimbe is the legend who gave us the hit song Sister Betina.
Mgarimbe deserves a lifetime achievement award.
Sisekakeni
Sisekakeni is a general Xhosa phrase that means we are in trouble. It directly translates to "we are in shit" or "we are in deep shit"
Friend: The petrol prices went up again.
Me: Sisekakeni