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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Moist

Moist is a slangs used in most boarding schools. Which means something that is not sweet.

1. This boy too moist abeg
2. Wetin you talk moist
3. O boi moist

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Mabena

A Mabena is a person who is always making mistakes and who is a disappointment.

Disappoint me again, Mabena.

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Luanda

Angola's oil-rich capital mixing Portuguese heritage and rapid modernization.

Luanda's Ilha do Cabo is famous for its seafood restaurants and nightlife.

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Ow

Ow is a term Xhosa girls use to refer to a boyfriend.

Ngeyam i-Ow, ndingalwa ndibebomvu.

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Ugandan Shilling

Currency of Uganda (UGX) issued by the Bank of Uganda. 1 Shilling = 100 cents.

The current shilling was introduced in 1987 after economic reforms.

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Marrakesh

Red City known for souks, palaces, and the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square.

Marrakesh's Bahia Palace showcases exquisite Moroccan craftsmanship.

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Grootman

A kasi term that is used to refer to an older man. It is borrowed from Afrikaans and has a direct translation of big man.

Sure grootman, zkhiphani.

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Benin

A West African country known as the birthplace of voodoo, with historical kingdoms and growing cotton industry.

We studied the ancient Kingdom of Dahomey in what is now modern Benin.

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Qobelo

Iqobelo is a term that means something is real or authentic.

Come buy from me, I only sell iqobelo.

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Dzubha

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

Did you see that dzubha over there?

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