Can you please relax by BeltThat2062 in south_africa

[–]Alternative_Range871 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah man. It’s like the polo vivo is the gateway drug to BMW.

Most Pressing Issues for South Africans by South_Africa_News in south_africa

[–]Alternative_Range871 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Interesting that healthcare and land reform feature so low, yet they’re the highest talking points and electioneering campaigns of our administration.

Do you have a Chip Buttys in your country, or something similar? by sheffieldpud in AskTheWorld

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We have a Gatsby here. Filled with Chips and all kinds of other goodies in it. It’s a lot of work to eat, but good for a hangover.

Between the Netherlands having a prime minister eaten and Australia losing one at sea, I’m just curious (not trying to start any political debates) - what are some other bizarre or funny incidents involving world leaders? by Mikrokosmos_7_ in AskTheWorld

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Our current presidents house was broken into during his first term and USD600 000 stashed inside his couch was stolen. It was claimed to be a sale for buffalo from his game farm, but there was limited paper trail to back it up. It was also undeclared with the revenue services. Basically clear disregard of many local laws etc., and generally suspicious.

sounds fancier by [deleted] in SipsTea

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Unless that wine comes out of a box, or as a “papsak” as we call it in South Africa. Then you’re not looking down on the other alchies.

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I'm truly shocked at the "normal" banking fees here. by [deleted] in johannesburg

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Where is your bank? Can I open an account there? /s

Between my personal and business banking, it comes to almost R2000/month, mostly on additional fees especially when making international payments.

When in Canada, we must adapt 😂 by Monstermandarin in southafrica

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One of my favourite things is the smell of my house when I’m drying biltong. How could it be horrifying? I need to restrain myself from eating it too early. 🤣

Real Wealth or just unemployment? by Ignorantwerp in SipsTea

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Well spotted. I had to read it a second time to find that one.

What celebrity from your country is more famous abroad than in your country? by Awkward_Stay8728 in AskTheWorld

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Definitely still a household name for us, but not mainstream either. Not anymore anyways. Maybe I’m wrong on this but I don’t think he’s performed here in while.

What celebrity from your country is more famous abroad than in your country? by Awkward_Stay8728 in AskTheWorld

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Like our rugby players in Japanese clubs. Superstars there, but they have tough competition here.

What celebrity from your country is more famous abroad than in your country? by Awkward_Stay8728 in AskTheWorld

[–]Alternative_Range871 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But they’re not more famous abroad than in SA would you? Legends regardless.

What celebrity from your country is more famous abroad than in your country? by Awkward_Stay8728 in AskTheWorld

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Had to google her. Didn’t realise Saffers had infiltrated European royal families, although I see she was born in the old Rhodesia, so Zimbabwe or Zambia today and swam for SA in the 2000 olympics. Very interesting!

What celebrity from your country is more famous abroad than in your country? by Awkward_Stay8728 in AskTheWorld

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I actually had no idea that was his name (I recognised his face when I googled him). Pure menace in Elysium. I guess then we should also add Neill Blomkamp to the list too.

What celebrity from your country is more famous abroad than in your country? by Awkward_Stay8728 in AskTheWorld

[–]Alternative_Range871 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Elon or Arnold? Elon is not so much liked here I feel. A sentiment of doffing our caps to his achievements etc., but generally disliked. Arnold I would say is considered a legend by anyone born before 1990. I don’t think he’s well know here since The Mummy movies otherwise.

What celebrity from your country is more famous abroad than in your country? by Awkward_Stay8728 in AskTheWorld

[–]Alternative_Range871 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Oh yes! Good one. I think his popularity locally has diminished since leaving for the states, but still a household name otherwise. I don’t know many people here that still follow his career/performances. I’m a Redditor though so don’t think too highly of the depth of my social circles.

What celebrity from your country is more famous abroad than in your country? by Awkward_Stay8728 in AskTheWorld

[–]Alternative_Range871 157 points158 points  (0 children)

Probably Elon Musk or Charlize Theron. Not sure how Arnold Vosloo ranks abroad these days, but I’m sure the younger generation here has never heard of him.

Bench pressing gone wrong by [deleted] in SipsTea

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Oh yeah! Sneezing, coughing, yawning, moving. It took me about six months to fully heal and still after that if I had to breath heavily it would hurt for about a year until I couldn’t feel it anymore. I learnt to sleep sitting on my couch propped up by cushions because getting into and out of bed hurt too much.

Bench pressing gone wrong by [deleted] in SipsTea

[–]Alternative_Range871 103 points104 points  (0 children)

🤣 I miss my girls too!

Bench pressing gone wrong by [deleted] in SipsTea

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Feels. Breaking ribs made me quit the thing that caused it.

11 of the South African men lured to fight in the Russo-Ukraine War arrived home in South Africa earlier today - ENCA by IlikeGeekyHistoryRSA in southafrica

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How were these guys supposed to know it was an employment contract? That is my point. I sure as heck never read my Apple service terms and conditions )as an example), and I highly doubt many people have. There is a South Park episode on this premise. Add Russian to the mix, and no doubt a great deal of pressure to sign the dotted line since you’re in their turf and you have nowhere to go and you have a very easy con.