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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Huzit

Pronounced: Hoo-zet.
South African slang: How are you doing?
The word is borrowed from the Afrikaans language - Hoe is dit. Direct translate: How is it.

Hi my friend, huzit?

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Uyanya

A Xhosa term for 'You are shitting'. It can also mean 'she or he is taking a shit', depending on the context.

Man 1: Where is he?
Man 2: Uyanya (He is taking a shit)

Woman 1: I will beat you!
Woman 2: Uyanya (You are shitting)

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Zimbabwean Dollar

Currency of Zimbabwe (ZWL) issued by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe.

Reintroduced in 2019 after a decade of using foreign currencies.

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Carboy

Conductor driver assistant who collects fares.

I can't drive dis truck without a carboy

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Pedi

Pedi is a South African language spoken by a group of people known as the Marota/Bapedi.

I am a proud Pedi.

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Senegal

A stable West African country with French influence, peanut production, and vibrant music scene.

Dakar, Senegal's capital, is the westernmost city on the African mainland.

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Mogwanti

A Sepitori term for a loose girl or sfebe.
Can also be spelt as Mogwanthi.

Mogwanti wa Pitori.

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Cowgirl

This is a sex position where the woman goes on top of the man.

How did you learn to do the cowgirl like that?

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Jomo

Jomo is a name given to a kasi kid that has a big head. They are usually very good at football (like Jomo Sono)

Did you see that goal by Jomo?

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Nah he tweakin

A term that all the skrr skrr kids have been using in the comments section of Instagram. Apparently it means something not making sense or stupid.

No one:

Skrr skrr on insta: Nah he tweaking

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