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.

My friend

This is a term that refers to the Somali or Pakistani shop owners in South Africa. This term started when these shop owners first arrived in South Africa and they referred to everyone as "My friend". The name was then subsequently given to them.


1. Child: Hi, my friend. How much are your sweets?
My friend: It's 2 bob for one sweet, my friend.

2. No one:
Pakistani shop owner: My friend I am not your friend, my friend.

Seychelles

An Indian Ocean archipelago known for luxury tourism, beautiful beaches, and conservation efforts.


The Seychelles has the smallest population of any African sovereign country.


Alkebulan

Ancient name of Africa, meaning 'mother of mankind'/'garden of eden'.


People need to talk more about Alkebulan.

Flop

Tsotsi language. Generally means a mistake or nonsense. Can be pronounced as "flop" or "flopo"


Eish ke editse flopo

I made a mistake


Dzubha

Dzubha is a slang term for a chubby or fat person.


Did you see that dzubha over there?

Old Taker

Older Taker is referring to an Old thief


This is an old Taker, this means this person in said is an old thief


Oksalayo

What bitter people say after they've lost an argument but still do not want to admit that they were wrong.


It does not matter what you say, oksalayo I can beat you.

Black Magic

Black Magic, also known as witchcraft is usage of supernatural power for evil and selfish purposes and to perform malicious practice to destroy someone physically or mentally or financially.


They use black magic a lot in Limpopo


Tuks

Another name (Nickname) for the University of Pretoria, South Africa.


I got rejected at Tuks so I will apply at TUT.

Mahala

A Zulu term that means for nothing. Free; obtained without payment or difficulty. It is however not only used by Zulu, it has been incorporated to modern South African lingo.


Buy 1 drink and get the second one mahala.




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