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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Pozi

The word referring to a "Place", could be a Home, special venue or any place.

We will meet at my Pozi..We will meet at my house.

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Mzekezeke

The mask wearing guy (Kwaito star), whom people say is DJ Sbu.

They say Mzekezeke can be anyone.

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Mambisa

Mambisa is an informal name used to refer to Tembisa township.

I was born and bred in Mambisa.

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Ikati

Ikati is a Nguni name for a cat.

Xhosa: Ndifuna ikati.
Zulu: Ngifuna ikati.

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S'numnum

Used to describe someone who tends to do stupid things from time to time.

Why did you do that s'numnum?

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Wena

Wena is a Nguni term that means “you”.

Hey wena, come here.

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Burundi

A small East African nation with hilly terrain, known for coffee production and recent political challenges.

Lake Tanganyika forms Burundi's southwestern border with the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Itopi

Itopi is a Xhosa slang term for an old person or old man.

I still cant believe ndishiywe litopi elidala.

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Idk

I don't know

When you want to shorten the word I don't know you say it as idk

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Cape Town

Cape Town is a port city on South Africa’s southwest coast, on a peninsula beneath the imposing Table Mountain. It is the oldest and second largest city in South Africa, after Johannesburg.

I can't wait to go to Cape Town this summer.

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