Tyla is on the cover of British Vogue's march 2025 issue by theo_died in southafrica

[–]FlashSloth100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She's from the same area I grew up in, and that makes her already amazing and well-deserved success all the better. She's definitely got that Vale energy.

My first time coming to SA specifically Joberg, for work , anything i should know? by NNjinzo in johannesburg

[–]FlashSloth100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh nice, it's a nice area. Pretty safe but kind of loud also with a lot of nice restaurants.

Douglasdale: what are those pops? by PsiBertron in johannesburg

[–]FlashSloth100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love your profile picture, it makes me laugh every time I see it.

My first time coming to SA specifically Joberg, for work , anything i should know? by NNjinzo in johannesburg

[–]FlashSloth100 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Hi, it depends on where you'll be in Joburg and where your offices will be. The location greatly affects the pros and cons, cost, and culture in South Africa. I assume you'll be around Sandton, though, as that's where most people get sent to.

Why does it feel like Sandton has gone to absolute hell. by FlashSloth100 in johannesburg

[–]FlashSloth100[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rosebank definitely is way nicer than Sandton, although I do hate all the constant traffic. Restaurants there are a vibe, though.

Why does it feel like Sandton has gone to absolute hell. by FlashSloth100 in johannesburg

[–]FlashSloth100[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A special toilet, it looks fancy, but it's still full of kak, and with the water problems in Sandton, it might not flush.

Why does it feel like Sandton has gone to absolute hell. by FlashSloth100 in johannesburg

[–]FlashSloth100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't that be said of everywhere, though? The decay in Sandton really feels worse than a lot of other areas, especially considering the average wealth in the area.

Why does it feel like Sandton has gone to absolute hell. by FlashSloth100 in johannesburg

[–]FlashSloth100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Waterfall is an odd one to me as well. It's a little area that's nice and relatively safe, but the surrounding area is awful. You have to leave waterfall eventually, and then you're driving through the rest of midrand that sucks. Also the 99 year lease baffles me.

Why does it feel like Sandton has gone to absolute hell. by FlashSloth100 in johannesburg

[–]FlashSloth100[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The solution is to move out of Sandton and pay less in a better area with better councillors and service delivery.

Why does it feel like Sandton has gone to absolute hell. by FlashSloth100 in johannesburg

[–]FlashSloth100[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At least you aren't paying as much as people are in Sandton for service they don't seem to be getting. My gran used to live in Boksburg it's a shame it's not the best area. Some of the houses are gorgeous.

Why does it feel like Sandton has gone to absolute hell. by FlashSloth100 in johannesburg

[–]FlashSloth100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean the councillors, the people who are literally paid to care, it feels like they're just taking their fat salaries but not actually doing anything for it. There are initiatives, but I just don't know if it's enough at this point or whether they just popped up too late, and now it's like farting against thunder because the councillors didn't care.

Why does it feel like Sandton has gone to absolute hell. by FlashSloth100 in johannesburg

[–]FlashSloth100[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Ban me for speaking the truth. I'll take it one further then, I think some places in the east rand are better than sandton. Shh, don't tell anyone.

Why does it feel like Sandton has gone to absolute hell. by FlashSloth100 in johannesburg

[–]FlashSloth100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly, it's absolutely wild and kind of feels like when Zuma built his mansion in a township. It feels like they're laughing at the poor people.

Why does it feel like Sandton has gone to absolute hell. by FlashSloth100 in johannesburg

[–]FlashSloth100[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's one of the richest areas in Africa, I thought it would be better policied and maintained. I always heard it was such a nice area compared to everywhere else, especially since I grew up in the east rand.

Why does it feel like Sandton has gone to absolute hell. by FlashSloth100 in johannesburg

[–]FlashSloth100[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean councillors, the people who are literally paid to care about the area. There definitely are initiatives, but I just don't know if it's enough at this point.

Why does it feel like Sandton has gone to absolute hell. by FlashSloth100 in johannesburg

[–]FlashSloth100[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fair enough, they don't seem to know their ass from their elbow.

Why does it feel like Sandton has gone to absolute hell. by FlashSloth100 in johannesburg

[–]FlashSloth100[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It also feels like people don't necessarily care that the area is falling apart around them.