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      How South Africa Turned English Into Something Entirely Its Own

      How South Africa Turned English Into Something Entirely Its Own

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJune 20, 2026 1,968 1

      If you’ve ever said “Yoh”, “Eish”, “Howzit” or promised to do something “now now”, congratulations… you’re helping shape one of the most fascinating versions of English in the world. New…

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      Born before the year 2000? *Dinosaur sounds.*   Western Cape, South Africa (19 January 2026) – In 1996, the last of the Millennials were born. The cuspers. Then came their…

      You Can Finally Take a Break Karen, The Internet Has Picked a New Name!

      You Can Finally Take a Break Karen, The Internet Has Picked a New Name!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 2026 6,029 0

      One minute you’re minding your business, the next your name is trending for all the wrong reasons. Welcome to 2026, where Karen has been replaced, and Jessica is being handed…

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      Oxford’s Word of the Year is Officially Here to Sum Up 2023 in Four Letters

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyDecember 6, 2023December 6, 2023 2,708 0

      Oxford’s official Word of the Year for 2023 is here! A word you might’ve heard but not understood till now, here’s the tea on the four-letter favourite:   Global (06…

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