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.
Luphi ugqoko
Luphi ugqoko is a chant or a phrase introduced by Bhinca Nation especially Blue Reigning Nation meaning "Where is the wooden tray/wooden board". It is directed to Khangelani DSD "Isilo" "Ugqoko lukazwelonke" Mhlongo, who has contributed a lot in South African traditional Music, Maskandi.
Luphi ugqoko lukazwelonke? Luuuuphi?
Black Juice
Another name for Carling Black Label. South Africa's favourite beer. Some may call it Zamalek.
Yho the babalaas you would swear I was drinking Black Juice.
Translender
A translender is a person who is fat on the outside but slender on the inside. Basically a slender person stuck in a fat person's body.
Don't be fooled by this mkhaba, I'm s translender.
Woolworths
Also known as Woolies. This is a retail store that went to a private school. You go in there with your deep Zulu accent, but come out with that private school accent.
1. I speak like this because I drink Woolworths water every morning.
2. Tanqueray is the Woolworths of Gins.