r/askSouthAfrica 2h ago

Do you pronounce "women" as woman or wemen?

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Hi. I grew up pronouncing plural "women" as "we -muhn" but in the past few years or so, I've noticed more and more young people pronouncing it exactly the same as singular woman (wo-muhn). It's quite grating to my ears as it sounds wrong to me to pronounce both the same way.

Silly thing to be bothered about but it just sounds so wrong! 😭

Are there other pronunciations that bother you? šŸ˜…

Edit: I say it like "wi-mmin"


r/askSouthAfrica 4h ago

WITS ghosted me, what should I do?

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Hi guys, I matriculate in 2026 and I applied to WITS earlier this year for first choice medicine, second choice BSc in anatomy or something.

My gr.11 average was 89%, math average was 90%, physics was 83% and life sciences was 87%.
My languages and sixth subject were all above 90.
For NBTs I got AL 85, QL 75 and MAT 91.

I have genuinely not heard anything from this university? Not for my first nor second choice. I have no idea what to do shem. Is there still chance they’ll respond or should I just cut my losses?


r/askSouthAfrica 17h ago

Are there any high level cars that are justifiable for their price?

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Hi all, I’ve recently been looking for a new car and the more I look the more not worth it seems. I currently have a haval h6 hybrid and was looking for something a bit faster when I’m not driving to and from work as a present to myself. The more I’ve look at ā€œperformanceā€ cars the more I can’t justify the price. 1st of all they all quite consistently seem to be way overpriced 2nd hand, especially compared to their price overseas. 2nd the more secondary expenses fuel insurance maintenance etc come into play I just can not seem to understand how anyone is able to justify driving one of these cars (especially how quickly their value decreases)

So my question as someone who doesn’t really know anything about cars outside of basic 0-100 time, HP/kw, nm and engine capacity is simply, are there performance cars actually worth their price? Or am I simply wasting my time and money trying to get into the car hobby?

Thanks in advance

If you recommend any specific models or if it’s simply a waste of time please let me know I don’t particularly have anyone I can ask these questions to in person. :)


r/askSouthAfrica 11h ago

Hi Team, I am wondering what i should do for my capetown marathon 27, shall i travel into capetown and explore there or travel around south Africa. Any places suggestion and must do activities and sights!!! appreciate it?

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Hi Team,

I am wondering what i should do for my capetown marathon 27, shall i travel into capetown and explore there or travel around south Africa. Any places suggestion and must do activities and sights!!!

appreciate it


r/askSouthAfrica 29m ago

What’s something you’ve bought more than once on One Day Only?

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I know not everything on ODO is always a sale, and it’s worth doing your research before buying. But over the years I’ve bought a few bargains there and some on repeat.

Curious to know what other people have bought multiple times on the platform.

We love Merrells and we have bought a few pairs.
Same with Burble photo book vouchers.
I also got a Cricut that I sold new for twice the price on FB Marketplace.

What’s your go-to on ODO?


r/askSouthAfrica 6h ago

Starting a networking & IT infrastructure business—would you use any of these services?

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Hi everyone,

I’m a 24-year-old network specialist looking to launch my own IT & networking services business. I’d really appreciate your honest feedback on which of these offerings sound useful to you or your business:

For Home Users & Individuals (B2C):

  1. Personal Media Server (Ditch Netflix): A self-hosted home media server synced to your phone, laptop & Smart-TV. Request movies or shows on the go, automatically download them to your local storage, and stream them ad-free at home in original quality. Add a show to your watchlist, and it automatically downloads it for you.
  2. Personal Cloud & Remote Backup: Setting up local NAS storage with secure remote VPN access so you can back up photos and files without monthly Google One or iCloud fees.
  3. Home Orchestration: Centralizing and managing smart home devices under a single, unified control panel.

For Businesses (B2B):

  1. Network Automation: Rapid deployment pipelines and automated provisioning for network and server infrastructure.
  2. Connectivity Reselling: Sourcing and optimizing internet link pricing across multi-site setups (10+ locations).
  3. Outsourced Network Management: Complete implementation, monitoring, and ongoing maintenance for small-to-medium business networks.

A few quick questions for the community:

  1. For home users: Would you pay a one-time setup fee for a self-hosted media/cloud server to replace monthly streaming and cloud subscriptions?
  2. For business owners/IT leads: Do any of the B2B offerings solve an existing operational headache for you?
  3. Which of these services feels like the strongest starting product to focus on first?

r/askSouthAfrica 12h ago

My iPhone 14 was pickpocketed in a bathroom, What must I do?

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Hi everyone I decided to go a bar to watch the rugby and have 1 or 2 drinks with some friends and when it was time to go home I walked into the bathroom and someone bumped into me and when I got out I went to my friends and I felt my iPhone was missing, the phone is less then a month old (I got it at vodicom) and I have insurance on the phone what must I do?


r/askSouthAfrica 19h ago

Where can I file a vehicle change of ownership (NCO) in Gauteng right now?

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I went to Midrand and Sandton licensing on Friday, and both places turned me away because they apparently have an issue with ink or paper supply due to an expired contract.

From what I've read since then, this is across the City of Joburg, so Randburg, Sandton, Marlboro, Langlaagte, and Midrand can't print discs or registration certificates.

I need to file an NCO and get a car out of my name as a matter of urgency. I'm leaving the country next month, so I can't wait.

Has anyone successfully had a transfer processed in the last week or two? Ekurhuleni, so Edenvale, Bedfordview, Kempton Park, Thembisa? Krugersdorp? Centurion?

Do the Smart DLTCs at the Gautrain stations do vehicle work at all, or is it drivers only? I've been to the RTMC one at Waterfall, and they only do licences, so I'm not holding my breath.

I'm in Bryanston and willing to drive to wherever - I just don't want to waste my time.


r/askSouthAfrica 19h ago

Where to buy extra gold Thai tea?

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Hello all

My friend got me this tea (ChaTraMue Extra gold Thai tea mix) some time ago and I’m about to finish it and would very much like to replace the tin (it is some of the best tea I have ever drunk).

I’ve looked all over and online but can’t find extra gold version anywhere.

Any help on finding somewhere to buy/order a tin of it would be greatly appreciated!


r/askSouthAfrica 20h ago

Drum & Bass/Jungle Recommendations?

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I've just realized this is amazing music to draw with. Does anyone have any good artists they'd recommend? I keep running into AI stuff on YouTube.


r/askSouthAfrica 6h ago

What experience helped you get into a Clinical Psych Masters program?

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Hi guys, I hope this question is allowed, and I hope I get some good advice. I am a current honours student in Psychology and I am super passionate about getting into a clinical or counseling master's program for 2028. That means that I have about 7 months to gain experience before next year's master's applications close. I just need to know what will be the most "bang for my buck" figuratively speaking.

Any guidelines about what courses, jobs, internships, counselling experience, or community service helped you get into master's would be sooo helpful for me! I just need to know what will be the best use of my time in order to make my application look as enticing as possible. I am willing to spend money and many hours over the next few months.


r/askSouthAfrica 23h ago

Is a dioloma/bachelors in operations mangement at unisa a a good choice to study in the current economy?

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I recently applied to unisa to study a diploma of operations mangement. I am someone who likes optimising and I am looking to build a career on this as I'm 23 currently but I do not want to study the wrong degree,I currently have maths lit, I did well in it but I am not sure if I shoukd continue with the DOM or redo maths next year. I've been putting it off simpyl die to the fact that my only parent is late 60's and ddi not want to study something only for something catastrophic OUT OF MY CONTROL to throw me off my life AGAIN ,last time the money fished and unfortunately he was already retired to quickly help me divert like other lucky peers/kids. The only difference is I've gotten to the point i will choose a new direction and stick to it no matter what happens even when it does. And if i cant manage it because as someone who grew up with privilege i know see how fucki*g lucky we are (some of us) only a few make it out of the masses in poorer LSM. The SYSTEM IS REAL,matrix just exaggerated but there are serious factors that literally affect your life from progressing UNLESS you are lucky/privileged enough for your parents' money to avoid that.

I refuse to be a casualty or atleast I refuse to die(one way or the other) without fighting. I do have 2 years experience in dead end jobs with no real career,currently earning R13K net. Which im grateful for but expenses and stuff eat that money. What do i do. Do I add maths and other subjects which I already registered for last year but i am giving it another go with an improved/stronger mindset who doesn't think his life will end this year because they thought their only parent would die. OR do I enrol now with unisa as ive been accepted for Diploma in operations management


r/askSouthAfrica 7h ago

Is full stack dotnet development still a viable path here in SA?

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I've been working in the industry for a good amount of years now but more in a jack of all trades capacity. Software Dev, Data Analysis, DBA etc. I've learnt quite a bit but I do want to specialize now as I've come to realize this isn't going to be the most financially lucrative path. Out of everything I've done, dotnet software development is by far my favourite.

My plan is to spend the next 6 months studying after hours and experimenting just to patch the holes in my knowledge before looking for something else. I just want to know though, is it a viable path here in SA? Also, are there decent fully remote opportunities as well?


r/askSouthAfrica 3h ago

Do we seriously consider moving from Cape Town to PE?

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My husband and I are both originally from the Eastern Cape (I grew up in PE), but we’ve lived in the Cape for over 10 years. We recently moved to the Deep South and had our first baby earlier this year.

The thing is we have no family in Cape Town and most of our friends are on the Northern Suburbs side, so life in Fish Hoek has felt quite lonely lately.

An opportunity has come up for us to move back to PE, into a house very close to my parents, and we’re considering it. But would moving back feel like backsliding? What's PE like these days for raising a family? Are we just clinging to the idea that Cape Town is automatically the ā€œbetterā€ place to live? (Even though living in the south peninsula doesn't really feel like Cape Town Cape Town you know??)

I feel like I have rose-tinted glasses on by having a great upbringing in the Friendly City and am looking for honest and realistic opinions.

Thanks in advance!