r/johannesburg

Do you still use the old names, and what's the history behind the changes?

I've been thinking about street names in Johannesburg, especially Winnie Mandela Drive, which I still know as William Nicol Drive.

It got me wondering about the history behind Johannesburg's street renaming and how people have adapted to the changes over the years.

I'm curious about a few things:

- Do you still call it William Nicol Drive, or have you switched to Winnie Mandela Drive?

- What other roads or streets in Johannesburg do you still refer to by their old names?

- For those who remember the changes, how did people react when familiar street names were changed?

- What was the historical or political reasoning behind some of these renamings?

- Do you think renaming streets helps recognise South Africa's history and people who were previously overlooked, or do you think the old names remain part of people's personal memories and everyday identity?

I'm not trying to start a political argument. I'm genuinely interested in the history, people's experiences, and how these changes affect the way we talk about the city.

I wonder how many Joburg residents still say William Nicol Drive without even thinking twice.

Hi everyone. I (33f) recently moved back to SA. I'm not working and have things to occupy my days but I'm really missing a social aspect to my life. I'm looking for activities to do/clubs to join/ meet up groups/volunteering opportunities that can help me fulfil this need. Please send me some suggestions if you have any.

Thank you

Hi everyone, i just wanted to ask if anyone knows where I can get pants that actually have thigh and other space? Everything's gotten so skinny and skimpy on fabric that I feel like you choose if it either fits your waist and you have to breathe out when you sit down, or it fits your space needs and then you have 4 extra inches on the waist line. I'm tired of it. You see old movies when everyone wore trousers and they have ample space and high waists. Does anyone know where to acquire men's trousers / chinos / jeans that actually fit human anatomy?

I'm thinking of taking the Gautrain from Rosebank to Midrand to renew my drivers license. Unfortunately, it shows 0 appointments available for Waterfall on Natis and I need your advice to make a decision please. If you have had an appointment there:

What was your experience like?

Are they as good as they say the Waterfall centre is?

What's the difference between the Gautrain Station, and Gautrain Office option when making a booking?

*EDIT* I realised after posting this that there's a license station at the Sandton station as well. Anyone used this before?

Hi all

I have a collection of comics I'm looking to sell.

Circa 2009-2011; DC primarily and looking to sell at a fair price but as a joblot.

Any advice or guidance is appreciated. Most are still in their sleeves, none are certified which I know is a deterrent but I'm doing some spring cleaning :)

Update: thanks for the Cosmic Comics note, managed to sell them there.

Does anyone know about a company called HealthAid Trust located at 2 Sandton Drive , Sandton? I recently got a remote job offer from them but I can't seem to find their office on Google maps. They also have almost no online presence besides AI pictures on Facebook.

Since the role is remote , they told me that they will send the laptop and other items needed to do the job via courier. They only thing I did not understand is why they requested me to pay for the courier fees (which is 1.8k apparently). Can anyone please confirm is this is a legit company or just another scam.

Hey all, I'm on a research stay at UJ Auckland Park for a few months and have been loving Joburg so far. I'm looking for good places to run nearby, ideally within walking distance or a short Uber from Auckland Park. I'd love to know which spots are safe to run solo and what times of day are best. Loops of around 5–10 km would be great. Thank you!

I’m looking for old magazines, newspapers, catalogues, and other colourful reading materials that you no longer need for a scrapbook project I’m planning with children in my rural community.
The goal is to give the kids an opportunity to create, explore their creativity, learn, and express themselves through scrapbooking. We’ll be cutting out pictures, words, quotes, colours and anything interesting that can help bring their ideas to life.
If you have old magazines lying around at home, at work, or in storage, please consider donating them instead of throwing them away. Any type of magazine is welcome - fashion, sport, lifestyle, travel, nature, food, newspapers, etc.
If you’re able to donate, please send me a message.

Edit: I’m based in the EC. I can organise courier 🥹

I’m a mechanic. I worked on a car around 7/8 years ago and the owner refused to pay me for it so it’s just been sitting in my garage collecting dust. The first year I tried to come up with a payment plan for the client. He agreed to pay me then he sent guys to intimidate me into giving it to him for free so I ceased communication with him. He hasn’t tried to reach out or claim the car since. I would like to get rid of it. What should I do?