Word of the Day [05 Nov 2026]

Qobelo

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

Come buy from me, I only sell iqobelo.

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Rekere

Rekere is a Fool

O nketsa rekere(You are making me a fool)

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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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031

031 is the dialling code for Durban. It can also be used to refer to Durban.

I rep 031 till the day I die.

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Igeza

1. A person considered to be crazy.
1. Also when one has silly notions, like making fun of others.

1. "Lamfana ligeza." - that guy is a crazy person.
2. "Uyageza wena." - you are being silly/crazy.

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Accra

Ghana's coastal capital blending colonial history with pan-African cultural influence.

Accra's Makola Market embodies the city's entrepreneurial spirit.

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Lamza

Is a kasi term for a kiss.

You can't even get a lamza from a random chick in the club anymore because of this covid.

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Mkhuluwa

Mkhuluwa is a Xhosa term for older brother. It can also be used as a respectful way of addressing an older man.

Let’s go out, mkhuluwa.

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Agnorant

People who are extremely ignorant, yet simultaneously extremely arrogant.

He thinks he knows more than scientists, he is very agnorant.

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Enkwarini

A kasi term for a club or a party or a place where a party takes place

Asambe siye enkwarini

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Mnyamelis

South African Slime-Super-Slang for Meat. Derived from the Zulu word for meat being “inyama”. Popularized by the great DJ Dr Peppa.

*Note: Only used when speaking in English

Broer 1: So you left it on the grass next to the braai stand boyzen??

You: You know I can’t waste food so I had to eat the Mnyamelis

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