Word of the Day [05 Nov 2026]
Shisa Nyama
Of Zulu origin, this directly translates to "burn meat". It is the Zulu equivalent to a braai. In most cases, it refers to a place that sells and "braais" meet.
Let's go braai some meat at that Shisa Nyama.
Zama Zamas
Zama Zamas is a name given to illegal miners in South Africa. They find abandoned mines and start mining.
Zama Zamas will stop at nothing to mine what they want.
amaWaka Waka
A term used in South African high schools—coined by the Matric Class of 2024—to refer to students born in 2010 during the FIFA World Cup hosted in South Africa. The nickname comes from the tournament’s official anthem, “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” by Shakira. It’s commonly used to refer to Grade 8 learners of 2024, most of whom were born that year.
Eish, amaWaka Waka were making noise while we were writing.
Main Chick
The girl who is in a serious relationship with a guy, but that guy is casually dating other people (side chick).
I don't care what he does oksalayo I am the main chick.