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Just came on here to warn people that frequent the N3 about the above company. They work with a legitimate towing company called Euro Towing that most of the big insurers use. I think there might be other towing companies in on it too but this is the one that helped us so thought to flag it. They will convince you that it’s easier to drive the 10km to their workshop (Swannies) in Villiers to get the car looked at and have it repaired. Rather than having it towed to a legitimate dealership and waiting days for feedback on what could be the issue with the car.

Very smooth talkers and because you are stranded and desperate it will seem like the better option. Yes we feel dumb in hindsight but at the time it genuinely seemed like a good option. You will then be extorted out of money for as long as they are able to keep you there. They will find every issue possible under the sun with your car. Possibly even hold your car or some of its parts as collateral should you be unable to pay for all the “work” being done. They tried to convince us to sleep in their dingy guesthouse and when we declined he then said even if we were to call insurance, they would be the ones to be dispatched so there was no use trying to get around it. We thankfully were able to let our insurance know that we would rather wait the 2 hours or so for someone further away than trust them any further with our car.

Once you get caught up with what is happening to you, they will remind you that you weren’t forced to be there.

If this post can even save one person the ordeal of what I endured, I will have done my bit.

Hey everyone,

I run ATHalftime Sports Media, a South African football channel covering the PSL, Bafana Bafana, and CAF competitions, currently at ~38.5k subscribers on YouTube (plus a solid following on TikTok and Facebook).

We're expanding our editing team and looking for someone who:

Actually watches and the PSL — knows the teams, players, storylines, rivalries.
Has a good handle on CAF Champions League content too (we cover both)
Has video editing experience — highlights, analysis videos, reaction-style content, whatever fits our format, thumbnails too
Can work reasonably fast, since football content is time-sensitive (matchday turnarounds, breaking news, etc.)

This is a revenue split arrangement — you'd be paid based on the performance of the videos you edit, not a flat fee. We already have editors handling other leagues, and this role is specifically for South African local football + CAF content. The better the videos perform, the more you earn.

If you're someone who's already deep into PSL, watches the Betway Premiership, and wants to turn that knowledge into editing work — drop a comment or DM me.

Happy to share more details on the split and workflow directly.

Post your business, skills or whatever else you want to sell or promote here.

Yes har har "I'm an amazing person". Your mom thinks you're very funny, original and witty. The rest of us do not. This is the only thread for self-promotion for the week, so let's keep it on topic

Hi all! Has anyone recently changed their forenames? What is the process? I have been battling to make an appointment online and I would also like to know what supporting documents I would need to bring with me

And does anyone know how long the entire process takes?

Thanks in advance 🌸🩷

I had no idea how tedious and consuming it can be to adopt a kitten in Johnannesburg 🥲 I’ve almost been scammed on Facebook, then I found agencies that have so many rules and regulations to get a kitten - I wish the kitty distribution system would find me 😭🙏🏽 if anyone know of any kittens that need rescuing or saving please let me know!

P.S. I do understand that these rescues want their cats to have good homes but my goodness

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My work recently had me start coming to the office in Sandton, right by Sandton City. I have now found a place in Ferndale, but it costs more than where I used to live. I am hoping to start cycling to work to save some extra money, but my friends are telling me it's too dangerous. I would like to hear some more opinions on this.

I have purchased a full title property in Midrand recently and need to open an Eskom account.

I am struggling with the process.
All info I find online doesn't seem to work or appears to be outdated.

• I have twice emailed gauteng@eskom.co.za with the title "#Applications Gauteng" (this seems to be the most common approach from searches) 2 weeks apart with the necessary info and not received any response.
• I have tried calling the call centre: 0860037566 but they route you to their Self-Service tool. As I do not have an account number, cannot get to the other options.
• Tried the self-service tool: https://connect.eskom.co.za, but the only options are applying for New Connection, Generator, or Additional Point of Supply.

The seller has closed their account and received final account, so I am paranoid that my electricity may be cut off.

Has anyone in the past few months opened an Eskom account in JHB and can please share the process you followed?

I have found a 3rd party (https://househoppers.co.za/) offering this service, but quoted me R3000 for it.
I don't mind using a reliable 3rd party guaranteed to achieve this if at around +-R1000.

Am I being impatient with the email approach? As I said, I am worried about losing supply.

Hi, does anyone have any advice on how to deal with very noisy hadedas in JHB? When we moved in there was a pair nesting in the tree on our property. They have been breeding and there's now 3 pairs nesting in the trees around our house. So every morning it's 4-6 hadedas going at once. They wake up our baby, hence the desperation for a humane way to relocate their nests.

We have put spikes on our roof, have a large dog who chases them when they are on the lawn and I have even put out two fake hadedas to try get them to move on, nothing has worked. We often work night shifts so desperately need the sleep in the morning.

Hi all.

I'm going to watch the AB vs Springboks game on Saturday at Ellis Park stadium.

I was planning on going there with my own car ( Traveling from Rosebank)

My questions are; are there any issues with parking? Is there a parking fee? Is it safe? Should I look for alternatives? (Buses or Uber)

What time should I get there?

Are there any other things to consider or general tips on what to expect?

I just like to know what to expect when going to new places, so any and all feedback will be appreciated.

We are looking for a cat hotel near the Randburg side (near Fairland), as our usual ones (in Northcliff) are fully booked, and we are trying to find an alternative.

We have had two alternatives, but one is too far to drive, and the other was not up to par with our living standards.

Is there anyone who can help or knows of cat hotels we can try out?

Thank you in advance.

Hey everyone 👋🏻. Have any of you been diagnosed with MCAS? I'm looking for a specialist in Johannesburg who is well versed in histamine-related and immune disorders. My Google search hasn't been all that helpful - I'd much rather rely on first-hand recommendations.

TIA 🌻

Howzit guys,

Reaching out to the tech community for experiences and recommendations websites/ stores.

My downtime hobbies don’t particularly include tech related devices, and once I have a product I am satisfied until the wheels fall off. All well and good but that inexperience lead me to costly laptop crashes and fixes that could not support the softwares used for work.

Need: Entry level gaming laptop - Work usage only. I have the exact minimum specs required by the companies to support the softwares, upgrades then some.

Companies I have checked out every so often for a deal and would like feedback on:

1. Computer Mania - They have a drastic sale on an ASUS, and prompted me to write the damn post; too good to be true? Reviews are low, but we’re always determined to reach out when stuff is shitty, not necessarily good.

2. EveTech

3. Woot

I know everyone has varying experiences with different stores/ sites. They are welcomed and allow me to do my due diligence before finalising my purchase. If someone had to ask me which major retailer to avoid whilst looking for a fridge, I’d scream a store that someone might back full chested lol. Everything is taken with a grain of salt and sugar.

Thanks

Hello! I’m from the Eastern Cape and staying in CPT and am planning to visit Joburg (amongst a couple other cities across the country) for the first time. I will likely be there for around a week in late November/early December, and I am also wanting to go to Pretoria for an additional 3-4 days.

Please excuse my naivety, but I am quite unfamiliar with Joburg’s layout and lifestyle and would really appreciate if anybody could please give me some insight 😅

I firstly want to ask what suburbs/areas I should look at & and avoid for accommodation, regarding access to things to do and also safety.

Then, I won’t be driving so I wanted to know if Ubering is a reliable way of getting around everywhere or if there is something else I should look at.

Lastly, if you have any other general tips/pointers/suggestions of things to do, or things to be aware of, that would also be much appreciated, although I am also compiling some things myself.

I’ve heard so much about Joburg and thought it’s about time I experience one of the country’s most prominent cities, so I’m super excited - thank you in advance for the help!

My partner and I are looking to move from the Fourways area because of the traffic and just distance from a lot of places. Has anyone here lived in Waverley and would you recommend ito Traffic,utilities, noise & other disturbances?

Particularly places that have experience treating

- Hyperpigmentation and dark marks

- Post-acne marks and acne scarring

- Active acne

- Uneven skin tone/texture

Any places that offer chemical peels, laser treatments, microneedling, or any other treatments that you’ve personally found effective.

If you’ve had a specific peel, laser, microneedling treatment, etc. that made a noticeable difference after only a few sessions, I’d love to hear about your experience and what treatment you had.

Pricing estimates would also be really helpful if you remember roughly what you paid.

Ideally I’m looking around Randburg, Parktown or Rosebank, but I’m happy to travel anywhere around Joburg for someone who is genuinely good.

I’ve already seen a dermatologist and I’m currently using antibiotics and topical treatment, and I'm not on any hectic medication such as Accutane. I’m mainly looking for professional treatments to help with the scarring, pigmentation and marks left behind by acne.

Thank you!

Im looking for websites or suggestions for places that could provide a unique wedding ring. Im not too worried about the value of the ring, just something nice, classy and out of the ordinary. Not the usual boring gold or silver band.

Thanks

Hey Joburgers. So I’m trying to figure out where I’m going wrong with my approach of talking to people, socialise and just make friends. I don’t know why but, it seems like nobody wants to talk to me or interact with me, and this isn’t intended to be some self-pity post, I’m trying to understand what I’m doing wrong. I reached out to an old friend of mine and it was okay I guess, we talked a bit usually before we would hang out for a good few hours but this time I struggled to find myself to stretch us hanging out for even two hours because it felt like I was carrying the conversation. I also attended a small social gathering just by myself and I literally approached 20+ people there just to see if I could make any friends at all. People greeted sure but I’ll be making eye contact, they’ll be very closed off, and short, the conversation just seems to die off after some time and there’s “the pause”, I’m sure everyone has experience that. Then eventually I did meet someone who I thought maybe I could be friends with but didn’t even manage to get their number and they didn’t bother getting mine either though so. I tried going to another event this weekend, there were people there, I talked to a few but was less forward and when I did talk to some people and they were so short and I’d ask them about their interests and how they found out about the event or whatever it may be. Then little to no interest directed back at me, I don’t understand what it is I’m doing wrong. I haven’t had a good and sincere friend in like 11 years and I’ll admit at that time I did push people away because my parent passed away. But now, idk.

Hi guys, I'm looking for any SACAP registered architects in the Town Planning/Urban Design/Infrastructure space.

I want to start my candidacy as a draughtsperson in the field and I have a few questions.