r/south_africa • • 13d ago

πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ News r/South_Africa just hit 80,000 weekly users and ~8,000 weekly contributors πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦

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Another big milestone for a community that's only been active for about 9 months.

With the local elections looming less than a month away, we've seen a influx in political posts and some negativity, hopefully that would subside in a month once the elections come and go.

If you want a break away from politics or any negativity, checkout the new r/LekkerSA sub someone has made, for the lighter side of life. (Not run by anyone in our Mod-Team)

We're hoping to see a bit more positivity on r/South_Africa too, so if you've got some wholesome things or memes to share please do so.

As always, If there's anything we can do better or differently let us know, we as a Mod-Team are here to serve the users and follow the Mod-Handbook

Siyaphambili to 90k!


r/south_africa • • Jul 27 '26

πŸ’¬ Discussion Gambling in South Africa: Where to get help, And how to see it coming β€” Megathread

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Gambling has become a serious problem in South Africa, so the Mod Team wanted to put together one place where people can talk about it, get help, or help someone else.

Whether you're struggling yourself, worried about a friend or family member, or just want to understand why it's so easy to get caught, this thread is for you.


How it gets you

Nobody wakes up one morning and decides to lose their salary.

It usually starts small. R50 on a match you were going to watch anyway. A few spins while you're bored. A small win that makes you think, "Maybe I can do that again."

What gets people isn't a lack of intelligence. It's the design.

One of the biggest examples is the near miss. Two jackpot symbols line up, and the third lands just above or below the line. It feels like you were so close.

Your brain doesn't process that as a normal loss. It treats it as "almost winning", which makes you want to try one more time. That's not an accident -- it's a well-studied psychological effect that's deliberately built into many gambling products.

Then there's chasing losses.

"I've already lost R500. I just need one good win to get it back."

Most people who've developed a gambling problem can point to that exact thought. More often than not, it leads to losing even more.

Another common trap is believing you're "due" for a win because you've lost several times in a row. Every spin, every hand, and every bet is independent. The machine doesn't know you've had a bad run, and it isn't about to "pay you back."

The longer you play, the closer your results move toward the odds the game was designed to produce. And those odds are designed so the house wins over time.


Need help?

If you need help, or know someone who does:

  • National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP)
    • Phone: 0800 006 008 (Free, confidential, 24/7)
    • SMS or WhatsApp HELP to 076 675 0710
    • Free counselling and, where needed, free inpatient treatment and transport.
  • South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF)

Self-exclusion

If gambling has become something you can't control, consider self-exclusion.

It's a voluntary process that can stop you from accessing licensed gambling venues and services. It isn't admitting defeat -- it's putting a barrier between yourself and the addiction while you get your footing back.


This thread

If you've been through gambling addiction, what helped you stop?

What do you wish someone had told you before it became a problem?

If you're comfortable sharing your story, it might be exactly what someone else needs to read today.

Please keep it respectful. People asking for help are often doing one of the hardest things they've ever done.


r/south_africa • • 6h ago

πŸ˜‚ Humour / Memes The Heatwave

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It's poes hot today. Share your favourite heatwave memes


r/south_africa • • 3h ago

Zebra crossing is not decoration. You are supposed to slow down and make way for us walkers.

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We also have places to be, demet


r/south_africa • • 8h ago

πŸ“Έ Photo / Video Whoever is running Helen’s marketing deserves a serious raise 🀣

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r/south_africa • • 2h ago

πŸ– Food & Braai What is this kak? First pronutro now maggi? Tastes like shit.

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I almost put this in culture and heritage because they fucked the 2 min noodle cuclture up. Maggi never could keep up with Indomie but now this is food from the great depression. This shit is sour, the broth is weak as fuck and even the picture on the front looks worse. Terrible taste for the same price.

The corner cutting is so bad they should sell this shit in a circle packet. Did the machinery break down like with pronutro? What the hell is this? Please stop. Why ruin the best flavour? Covid didnt fuck our taste buds up badly enough for this shit to be considered edible. Please bring back the real chicken flavour.


r/south_africa • • 8h ago

South Africa really is a movie, someone gave Cyril some weed πŸ˜‚

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r/south_africa • • 20h ago

πŸ’¬ Discussion Vote!!!

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r/south_africa • • 7h ago

πŸ’¬ Discussion Are suppliers/store managers smoking the cr*ck pipe when pricing items?

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r/south_africa • • 59m ago

πŸ’¬ Discussion Someone help me convince my convince my grandma not to vote for the ANC 😭😭😭 i dont know what brain wash they gave her πŸ™Œ

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r/south_africa • • 6h ago

Who notorious did you go to school with?

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I'm curious, did anybody go to school with someone now notorious? We had 3 of the Waterkloof 4, and a guy who now heads up what is considered a cult?


r/south_africa • • 21h ago

πŸ˜‚ Humour / Memes Someone, somewhere is going to cast a vote because of Zille spinning lmao

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r/south_africa • • 13h ago

Nothing Beats South Africa

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r/south_africa • • 13h ago

πŸ“¦ Other Apartheid torture (TW)

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It’s just insane when you realise that a lot of children were victims of extreme police brutality during apartheid. I mean taking the kids to Sun City? YohπŸ’”


r/south_africa • • 3h ago

WEEKEND JOB PLEASE

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Hard-working, reliable and physically fit, I’m available every Saturday and Sunday for almost any honest job β€” gardening, yard cleaning, painting, moving, cleaning, packing, deliveries, labouring, maintenance or general help. I’m punctual, careful and not afraid of hard work. References, previous-work photos, WhatsApp number and CV available on request. DM me if you need a dependable extra pair of hands on weekends.


r/south_africa • • 1d ago

πŸ“Έ Photo / Video Believe in Johannesburg

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r/south_africa • • 7h ago

πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ News South Africa’s abalone farming revives a prized seafood industry

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r/south_africa • • 2h ago

WEEKEND JOB PLEASE

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Hard-working, reliable and physically fit, I’m available every Saturday and Sunday for almost any honest job β€” gardening, yard cleaning, painting, moving, cleaning, packing, deliveries, labouring, maintenance or general help. I’m punctual, careful and not afraid of hard work. References, previous-work photos, WhatsApp number and CV available on request. DM me if you need a dependable extra pair of hands this weekend.


r/south_africa • • 23h ago

Gangs of CPT

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r/south_africa • • 12h ago

πŸ‰ Sport Bafana Bafana u16

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Well done to the young boys, a lot of experience will be gained in this SAFA Bundesliga Dream 2026 programme indeed. Keep an eye out on Schaper and Mosimane, those boys are KILLING it at youth level. Also best of luck to our u15 boys who will be going to the FIFA u15 World Cup in Azerbaijan in the next few daysπŸ”₯🫡🏾


r/south_africa • • 28m ago

πŸ– Food & Braai Woolies Drinks

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Has anyone noticed that the woolies' range of drinks are out of stock? And was this announced any where??? My mum is addicted to their ruby grapefruit and its out of stock in nearby stores in ct T--T


r/south_africa • • 1h ago

I'm 18/19 and thinking about moving somewhere completely new for a while. Has anyone done this?

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Yo guys, I'm 18, turning 19 soon, and I've been thinking a lot about what I want my life to look like over the next year or two.

I'm finishing matric right now, and honestly, my exams aren't going the way I hoped. But this isn't just about school or running away from a bad result. Even if everything had gone perfectly, I think I'd still want to do this.

I've been wanting to experience life outside the environment I've always known. I want to go somewhere where absolutely nobody knows me, meet new people, make friends, become more confident, explore, make my own decisions and learn how to live independently.

I've also been working on my own company and pursuing some business opportunities that could potentially put me in a decent financial position. So I'm not necessarily looking to take a year off and do nothing. I'm trying to figure out how to balance building my future with actually experiencing life while I'm young.

I've considered things like working on a cruise ship, getting a live-in job at a lodge or resort, Oil rigs, Or working at a random construction company, working somewhere far from home, or even exploring other industries. I'm open to leaving South Africa too, depending on what's realistic.

The thing is, I don't want to spend the next few years just sitting in the same environment, working towards some distant future and never actually living. I want to challenge myself, become more independent and find out who I am when I'm outside my comfort zone.

At the same time, I don't want to make an impulsive decision or waste good opportunities with my company just because I want a change.

Has anyone here deliberately moved somewhere new in their late teens or early twenties, where they knew nobody, just to experience life and grow as a person?

How did it change you? Was it worth it? Would you recommend working somewhere new, travelling, taking a gap year or doing something else entirely?

And for anyone who's been in a similar position, what would you do if you had a little financial breathing room and the opportunity to build something of your own, but still wanted to get out there and experience the world?

I'm interested in hearing your actual experiences and honest takes, especially from South Africans who've done something similar.


r/south_africa • • 13h ago

Tibetan rights group: South Africa arson attack is transnational repression by CCP

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r/south_africa • • 21h ago

πŸ’¬ Discussion What Jobs Actually Give You Every Weekend Off?

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For those of you who work at companies that are closed on weekends, what do you do for a living?

I’ve worked in quite a few different industries, but I’ve never had a job where the company closes on weekends and everyone gets Saturdays and Sundays off.

Honestly, it pains me having to work weekends when the rest of my family is off. I miss out on spending time with them, and I’d really love to find a job where I can enjoy my weekends with my family for a change.

For those of you who have these jobs, do you find it makes a big difference to your work-life balance?


r/south_africa • • 19h ago

πŸ‰ Sport Made a little compilation of all the Stormers tries against the Bristol Bears this weekend.

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Sorry about the music, my intrusive thoughts won as I'm super excited for GTA VI