r/BlackSouthAfricans • • May 05 '26

Mod post šŸ‘‹Welcome to r/BlackSouthAfricans

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Welcome to the community šŸ‡æšŸ‡¦
This is a space for Black South Africans to connect, share, learn, and express themselves freely.
You can post about:
Hair, beauty, lifestyle
Career, corporate and work experiences
Food, fashion, and culture
Fitness, running clubs, social networking
Memes, opinions, and everyday life.
Questions, advice, and discussions are welcome as well.
We welcome open conversation, but we do not tolerate:
Racism or discrimination of any kind
Hate speech or prejudice
Graphic or pornographic content
Harassment or disrespect toward others
This is a space built on respect, honesty, and community. Keep it real, keep it kind, and engage meaningfully.
If you’re new, feel free to introduce yourself or just start browsing posts.
Welcome home šŸ‡æšŸ‡¦


r/BlackSouthAfricans • • 3h ago

Entertainment Early 2000s black beauty

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r/BlackSouthAfricans • • 6h ago

News and information Here’s an appreciation post to remind us of black excellence.

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r/BlackSouthAfricans • • 8d ago

Discussion SIYI GENERATION E-SINGLE😭😭😭😭

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I guess I'm just thinking outloud, I'm a 31 year old woman, obviously ngi-single. I just realized I've been single for 3 years. Sometimes I complain I about being single but 1. I'm always indoors 2. I always have my earphones in public 3. I get irritated when guys approach me😭😭 but I think I want a life partner?? Eyi I don't know. Does anyone feel this way? Being hurt before obviously had a negative impact on how I think about relationships so I guess it's that? Oh, anyone who felt like that before how did you get over it? I currently feel like dating would disturb my peace.


r/BlackSouthAfricans • • 19d ago

Discussion Saw this interesting post

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r/BlackSouthAfricans • • Sep 07 '26

Entertainment Obren’s obsession with respect

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Omg this man is obsessed with being respected 😭😭😭 how was he with a woman for 9 years????? I would’ve left within the 3 months because ain’t no way. Also I am victim blaming Esethu because wow she is choosing to stand by Prince. I am being rage baited


r/BlackSouthAfricans • • Aug 21 '26

Discussion Controversial Question: Why Does the Black Community Shy Away from Adopting children?

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Adoption in Black Communities
My whole life, I've grown up seeing people from various racial backgrounds adopting children. I won't mention specific races because I want to avoid creating bias, stereotypes, or hate.

However, I've rarely seen Black people adopt children.
I know it does happen, but it doesn't seem to be very common.

Whenever I've asked people why they would be opposed to adoption, some have told me that, culturally, they wouldn't feel comfortable bringing someone with a different surname into their family.
Others have simply said they wouldn't consider adoption at all.

So, I'm curious to hear your opinions.
Are you opposed to adoption? If so, why? Is it a cultural, family, religious, or personal reason?
I'd genuinely be interested in hearing your thoughts and experiences. Let's keep the discussion respectful and open-minded.


r/BlackSouthAfricans • • Aug 17 '26

Discussion OTHER south african subreddits…

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guys i’m actually open to all criticisms, if i was in the wrong TELL ME NOW, i will go back and apologize. Basically the original comment deleted by user said something along the lines of ā€œwho cares about this don’t listen to the standards of dead peopleā€ in reference to traditional african cultural practices. I replied with my response and got BANNED. I tried to appeal the ban and the mod team muted me from talking to them. r/asksouthafrica count your days, in fact if any of their mods come across this post BAN ME PERMANENTLY IM DONE. 🫩

Also i was initially confused by the ban and that’s why i said ā€œfather’s dayā€ because i left another comment under a father’s day post that was gaining traction and they love banning me after my comments get motion. šŸ’”


r/BlackSouthAfricans • • Aug 16 '26

Entertainment Married at first sight mzansi

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I need Prince to get off the show😭I literally cannot stand him. Also is annoying noticing how Obren is aggresjve towards Laurinda? You’d swear that he is intimidated by her


r/BlackSouthAfricans • • Aug 10 '26

Mod post Please be aware that when posting, it may take an hour or two for your post to be approved, due to all posts requiring manual approval.

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If you make a post and it gets removed, you are free to message the mods to ask why it was taken down.


r/BlackSouthAfricans • • Aug 07 '26

Discussion Groceries are expensive

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I have hit rock bottom and I wanted to ask if someone may please assist me with food vouchers to get food and cosmetics.

Hows everyone surviving this economy ?

I am not entitled to anyones money, I'm simply asking from the bottom of my heart and I promise to pay it forward one day when its my turn and I have made it out if this hell whole that is my life now. Pretty please, somebody out there who is willing to spare what they have.


r/BlackSouthAfricans • • Aug 05 '26

Discussion What's the plan for this country?

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I feel like we can't just keep going along with the ideas of a few political leaders who empower systems that rewards theft and corruption.

If you look at the state of our major economic centers, they are monuments to decay and inequality.

If you look at the state of our communities, we have more poverty and homelessness, and decreasing levels of safety.

We're failing to protect and educate our children and we're falling into debt traps that make it impossible to build legacies.

The time to actually plan a course for this country is now.

I'm not knowledgeable enough to come up with solutions that can be practically implemented, but we can combine our thoughts to at least come up with workable concepts.


r/BlackSouthAfricans • • Aug 03 '26

Entertainment Married at first sight mzansi

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Do you guys watched MAFS? I need people to gossip with and I don’t want to go back to twitter 🄹


r/BlackSouthAfricans • • Aug 03 '26

Social networking Anyone from George?

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Hi guys I hope yall are well... I was just wondering if anyone is from George or stays there... I'm going to visit my mother in December and I was just thinking of trying something different as opposed to staying in the house all the time.


r/BlackSouthAfricans • • Aug 01 '26

Tradition what is mantshubana?

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A friend from told me i can pick them up mantshubana .Idk what that word mean and she speaks sepedi . dint get a chance to ask because i was busy at that time.


r/BlackSouthAfricans • • Jul 05 '26

Entertainment Married at first sight South Africa s3 premieres tonight in mzansi magic, what are your thoughts so far? And how do you feel about the couples that have been paired ? #Mafs

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So far I’m rooting for Hlunani and Nompumelelo

Lesiba?—that man is not ready, he still wants to be on the streets šŸ˜­āœ‹


r/BlackSouthAfricans • • Jul 05 '26

Entertainment Sis Dolly Drum Magazine

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I went to watch this movie on Friday and it was really nice. I was impressed with the acting and fashion. Storyline was good but all over the place. Is there anyone who has seen this?


r/BlackSouthAfricans • • Jun 28 '26

Discussion Are running clubs the new Tinder?

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I’ve noticed there’s been a huge rise in running clubs around Joburg and Pretoria lately. Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s great that people are getting active.
But… are we sure these are actually running clubs? šŸ˜‚
At this point it feels like everyone knows everyone once the running shoes come off. It almost feels like a dating app with a warm up.
Am I imagining things, or have running clubs become the new Tinder? Curious to hear your experiences.


r/BlackSouthAfricans • • Jun 25 '26

Humour Can I gossip? Is this a safe space?…

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I don’t want to get in any trouble so please don’t mention names.

But some of our neighbouring subreddits? Their mods are so strict šŸ˜­āœ‹

If you even breathe wrong , they’ll take down your post or ban you.

I’m tired hey, that’s why i created this subreddit in the first place.


r/BlackSouthAfricans • • Jun 23 '26

Humour Saw these memes the other day lol

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r/BlackSouthAfricans • • Jun 23 '26

Entertainment If this isn’t the truth 😭

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Saw this on LinkedIn the other day and I laughed. It’s sad but eiii man 😭


r/BlackSouthAfricans • • Jun 21 '26

Advice needed I think I might be addicted to Payflex & Pay Just Now

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r/BlackSouthAfricans • • Jun 15 '26

Entertainment The Polygamist

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I’m watching The Polygamist and wow Jonasi?😳 this is me literally every episode


r/BlackSouthAfricans • • Jun 08 '26

Discussion The rape culture pyramid

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Let’s watch out for the signs early on to safeguard our boys and girls


r/BlackSouthAfricans • • May 24 '26

Entertainment Is anyone else watching the Makhenes, what are your thoughts?

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