Word of the Day [05 Nov 2026]
Chief
General term used by people in politics (comrades) and Tenderpreneurs to refer to each other.
No one:
Comrade: Why are you being emotional, chief? Politics are not for the weak.
Nyaope boy
This is a term used to refer to someone who smokes nyaope.
These nyaope boys would kill you for R5.
Tswape
A tswape is a South African term for a massive wedgy (when your underwear is stuck between your butt cheeks).
I had a tswepe during the people and I was so embarrassed to remove it.
UNISA
University of South Africa - The biggest University in South Africa in terms of number of students. It is known for its distance learning programmes. Majority of students who go here are not at an actual campus. Covid found them ready.
I have applied at UNISA, I want to study while chilling at home.
Jozi
Jozi is a colloquial term for Johannesburg, the most populous city in South Africa.
I’m moving to Jozi.
Sol Phenduka
Sol Phenduka is a South African Podcaster, DJ and Radio personality who is the co-host of the popular podcast called Podcast and Chill, alongside MacG and Ghost Lady.
I always listen to the Podcast and Chill for Sol Phenduka's puns.
Eita
A colloquial term to greet someone, synonymous with "hello",”hi”, “hey”.
Eita my brother, dintshang?