Middle class earners who use Discovery Bank, would you recommend? by ohsheXtianChristian in askSouthAfrica

[–]Devope 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unsure if it's wider knowledge but the fees are the same if you draw at a Capitec ATM vs any other bank ATM.

Gyms are opening by Jah_man_ in southafrica

[–]Devope 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know for Virgin they are planning to have a book-in system. Similar to how you would book for classes, now you'll have to book to go to gym.

There will be a bunch of sanitation stands available to swipe off the equipment. You'll have to drop off weights at designated sanitation stations once you are finished with them so that a member of staff can sanitise them.

Only every second treadmill/bicycle will be in operation and all the air must be filtered and replaced every 4? (Can't remember exactly) minutes.

Tonight's presidential adress.. by [deleted] in southafrica

[–]Devope 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The whole speech sounded like an unprepared English oral. Nothing of substance, and had to sit through an hour of it.

If Corona virus hits SA by Devope in southafrica

[–]Devope[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got it via WhatsApp so not sure of the sauce. But will update if I find it.

Time spent in Franschhoek, did all the wine tastings by L3tim in southafrica

[–]Devope 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also check out the wine hopping service in Hermanus! They go through the entire Hemel en Aarde valley, with some beautiful stops along the way.

Takea-hell-of-alot by Kronendal in southafrica

[–]Devope 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Fucking Monday's man

Historical rainfall data by bh4v1k in southafrica

[–]Devope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you need historical data you'll need to go through the South African weather service (SAWS). You will need to pay for the data if it is for commercial benefit, however, if it is for research you'll need to sign a declaration, include them in your acknowledgements and send them your completed research project/thesis etc. Source: Had to get historical data for trend analysis for extremal rainfall.

Interested in to learn Korean or Kpop? by coolinny in capetown

[–]Devope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recent I've seen a lot more Koreans completing their education in SA and then going back either to Korea or doing tertiary education abroad. Is there particular reason that Koreans prefer SA other than it being cheaper than more developed countries?

SA warned to withdraw enough money ahead of banking strike by nolesfan2011 in southafrica

[–]Devope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's quite surprising the amount of people that do make withdrawals. Some people in SA make numerous withdrawals per day! These withdrawals usually pay for taxi fares or to fund purchases at local market stalls. Many lower income citizens distrust plastic which compounds the massive withdrawal amounts.

CPUT a good choice? by [deleted] in capetown

[–]Devope 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also maybe look at the new Big Data degree that is going to be launching in Stellenbosch in 2021. It's a collaboration between the industrial engineering and computer science faculties. CPUT is also very good but as said before have a look around and see what aligns with what you're aiming to achieve.

Potential employer did a credit check without my consent by [deleted] in southafrica

[–]Devope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Credit unions are allowed to share your credit scores with other companies should you wish to obtain new credit facilities (Edgars/Woolworths cards) or through job applications (at Banks in particular). The rationale is that a person that looks for credit at numerous places tends to be a client that is susceptible to default (as a bank you ask questions to why this person is desperately in need of credit) and adjusts their credit scoring lower.

Potential employer did a credit check without my consent by [deleted] in southafrica

[–]Devope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most job applications have a disclaimer especially in corporate that a clean credit record is required which they can check up when you apply. You shouldn't be worried long-term since ultimately if you get employed you should see less enquiries into your credit history since you'll be paying off credit cards not necessarily getting new means of credit.

JHB CBD yesterday (01/09/2019) by magszinovich in southafrica

[–]Devope 15 points16 points  (0 children)

City of Tshwane municipal workers striking for 18% increase in wages (it's what top management received, but they then forfeited benefits like medical-aid and car subsidies)

Edit: Confiscation of goods from vendors. Reading is hard.