r/johannesburg

Any recommendations on which Glp-1 medication and a doctor to prescribe it?

Not just your normal home Gp but someone who works with people with joint issues etc. Jhb area, preferably northern suburbs or west...

Which cafe's or resturant in johannesburg have the best matcha ? I feel like matcha in south africa is very mediochre and i have yet to try a matcha i trully enjoy. What are some of your reccomendations?

Hey everyone!

I am absolutely struggling with this prepaid meter. It’s eating cash and electricity. Since around 1-2 months ago it began eating WAYYY more electricity than usual and I have no idea why, and I’m not talking teeny tiny amounts. I’m talking about R500 isn’t lasting 2 days. Now I can’t even afford to get City Power to come and take a look because they wanna charge me an arm and a leg just to send out an electrician. It’s absolutely bonkers that it’s eating this much electricity when I cook with gas, don’t use the oven, don’t use an air fryer, don’t use a kettle, no electricity blankets or heaters, NOTHING. So what the hell is going on and what am I meant to do?? This thing was only installed maybe mid last year but it only began eating this much electricity within the past few months and now I have no idea what to do.

Any help is appreciated!

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Hi everybody.

I have no choice but to surrender my cat to a shelter because I lost my job (I'm not begging or anything). Based in Fourways or Randburg which shelter do you recommend that is no kill?

I have been calling for places and either everything is at full capacity or an hour away which I cannot afford.

Thank you.

*Edit that I don't have family or friend that could assist and I never earned enough to save and survive for a few months, this is my childhood cat I don't have any choices.

I have a child about to be school going age and ideally they'd go to the nearest public school but I also have to be ready incase GDE bombs us.

So I'd like to hear anyone's opinions on mid-tear private schools specifically Pinnacle Colleges in randburg/roodepoort.

Hi everyone!

I’m a female in my early twenties and currently living in Cape Town. I work remotely and I’m doing well career-wise but, lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about my long-term future. I don’t know whether this is an early twenties life crisis or what but here it goes.

One of my biggest life goals is to own a home in a few years, God willing by around the time I’m 30. I’m chronically single right now but my relationship status by that time doesn’t really change that goal - I want to own property regardless. I don’t plan on having children, so this is more about building the life I want than buying a family home.

The problem is… Cape Town.

As much as I love living here, we are all aware that property prices are becoming increasingly difficult to justify. When I think about the kind of home I’d like, it feels almost unattainable on a single income.
I’m not looking for anything extravagant. Ideally I’d like:
- A stand-alone house (or possibly a standalone home within an estate);
- 2–3 bedrooms;
- 1-2 bathrooms;
- A decent-sized garden/backyard;
- Maybe even a small pool if I’m lucky.

The lifestyle I’m after is probably more important than the house itself. I want a quiet, leafy, suburban area where I can go for morning runs and evening walks, with lots of greenery and a real neighbourhood feel. I don’t mind driving to work or other places, so I don’t need to live in the CBD.

Anywho, I’ve started looking at Johannesburg suburbs like Linden, Blairgowrie, Parkhurst, Greenside, Parkview and similar areas, and they seem much closer to what I’m looking for than Cape Town at a much, much higher price point. Of course, there are other areas like the Midlands or the south coast of KZN but I think Johannesburg might be the better option overall? Buying an affordable house there would be great but then I actually have to live there lol, which I don’t think I want to do.

My question is:

Would it be sensible to start planning a move to Johannesburg over the next few years purely because it aligns better with my long-term financial and lifestyle goals? My thinking is that I obviously wouldn’t buy immediately. I’d rent first, spend time getting to know different suburbs and only buy once I was certain I wanted to stay there.

Has anyone here made a similar move from Cape Town to Johannesburg (or another city) primarily because of affordability and quality of life? I’m also curious whether anyone deliberately relocated to improve their chances of buying property rather than because of a specific job opportunity?

If so:
Do you regret it?
How long did you rent before buying?
Which suburbs would you recommend for someone looking for a peaceful, green, suburban lifestyle?
Are there things you wish you’d known before making the move?

I’d really appreciate hearing from people who’ve been in a similar position.

Thanks! <3

Does anyone know where I can buy Feline Cuisine (chicken flavour)? It's the only dry food that doesn't make my cat vomit. It's out of stock at all my local shops. I heard that there have been quality problems again 🫩

Hi everyone

I’m looking to buy a second hand car and would appreciate any recommendations for trustworthy dealerships/ platforms that you’ve had good experiences with.

A lot of people have told me look at we buy cars but I’ve also heard that they don’t properly repair or inspect the cars, before being sold?
Also a little wary of online resellers considering theres so much scamming out there.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone, I need your recommendations for a really good place to get an iPhone repaired in Joburg that knows their stuff and charges fairly please 🙏

I bought a 20 litre paint for inside the house.

25F, feeling very out of place in Durban and thinking of packing up and moving to joburg. Everyone else in my family would prefer to move to Cape Town but i feel more drawn to the joburg for some reason. Would you recommend moving to joburg if I was someone close to you or would you tell me to move to Cape Town instead?

Here are some of the things that have been brought up whenever I mention potentially moving to joburg:

- The crime is worse than ever/more deadly
- The estates never have water
- Municipalities aren’t run well
- The weather is bad
- Theres no beach (id be fine living somewhere with a pool)

My reasons for wanting to move: I barely have a social life in Durban. I hardly ever see anyone my age anywhere. Everywhere I go (restaurants, the mall etc.), it’s full of families.

I just want to exist like a normal person in my country, somewhere I won’t be treated like crap because I don’t act Zulu enough or God-forbid, in looking for a church, I make the mistake of visiting what seems like an inviting, multicultural church that would actually prefer not to have any more black families. Joburg seems like a better fit for me but Im not sure. I don’t want to bother trying if I’m going to encounter the same everywhere. What would you recommend?

My and my fiancé are getting married on the 11 July. We plan on Spending our honeymoon in JHB for 3 days from 13 July. We are both Muslim. Please share ideas on how we can spend our honeymoon. I'm 34 and she's 29. I'm an introvert and she's an extrovert.

So far, we thought of places like :

1. Goldreef city theme park

2. Arcade at the zone(rosebank)

3. Ster -kinekor(movie night)

4. Qurtuba Boutique Hotel (accommodation for the 3 days )

People staying in JHB. Please share spots to check out that we can add in our itinerary.

You’re giving 5 years to be a mayor of the great city of Johannesburg.How would you bring it back to its glory days.Is it still possible to turn it around?

I've been in JHB for a couple of years now and can't seem to find a church. I'm looking for a non-denominational church for my sisters and I. It shouldn't focus on prosperity teaching, I generally avoid mega churches but open to have the conversation.

Also any communities or groups where I can get to know and connect with Christians would be of great help.

My beliefs are centered purely around the Bible.

I believe in modesty.

I am looking to get baptised ASAP.

Please reach out to me if you know of any churches or communities that align with this. It would be much appreciated.

Been up since 4 and hyesis it's cold. Even the wind sounds like a demon outside. Phewwww happy Friday y'all.

Hello! I am a solo traveler in Johannesburg and was wondering if folks have solo dinner recommendations. I know technically I can eat solo anywhere…so it’s definitely a me thing. Just looking for a chill restaurant, maybe somewhere where I can eat at the bar, and maybe even meet people! I’m willing to go to any part of the city! Thank you in advance.
Edit: I am in rosebank, and eat all kinds of food!