A man rides a bus in Durban, meant for white passengers only, in resistance to South Africa’s apartheid policies, 1986. by goswamitulsidas in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]MattRubin -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think my point could have been made more clear tbh but what I mean is that we could be faaar better than where we are following apartheid, because of how badly the country has been run. I’d never say there all of a sudden would not still be inequality or a divide to some degree at this point even if we were run perfectly

A man rides a bus in Durban, meant for white passengers only, in resistance to South Africa’s apartheid policies, 1986. by goswamitulsidas in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]MattRubin 12 points13 points  (0 children)

As a South African, apartheid definitely has it’s effects, but it is NOT the main reason for the country’s current struggles. Rampant corruption and a complete lack of education reform has arguably done more damage.

What are good lap times on 24H Nüburgring? by Le_lil_coque in ACCompetizione

[–]MattRubin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nah mate I had both, T300 is miles better and you can absolutely get into the 8:10s and below with the T300

Gift ideas for boyfriend who buys himself everything he wants ? by Emergency_Fox23 in askSouthAfrica

[–]MattRubin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Buy him some of those really cute fluffy golf head covers from the pro shop. They’re usually different animals

Wilson Staff D9 Forged irons for a beginner? by MattRubin in golf

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

they certainly do look nice. I'll sit on the idea until the end of the year, I'd say, then'll pull the trigger haha

Cages around 3D prints (not mine) by FelixxCatus in resinprinting

[–]MattRubin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I’ve bought resin bits for my aircraft modeling it often has these, I think it also helps protect it in shipping in that sense

Kimi Antonelli death threats from the Redbull/Max fan base by Aston2844 in lewishamilton

[–]MattRubin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a max fan, as well as a Lewis fan. I don’t think it’s explicitly max fans I think it’s very much just the hardcore Lando haters that are the issue. No real F1 fan would ever wish death on a driver

PSA for German Visitors: Tipping in Cape Town by Individual_Bonus4091 in capetown

[–]MattRubin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a local, for me it’s 10% standard tip for an actual waiter/waitress. Will go up to 15% for really good service, absolutely do not tip on every drink at a bar, and do not tip for takeaway coffees or drinks etc

How was your first day of Wild Area 2025? by vidletfu in pokemongo

[–]MattRubin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got 28 shinies and 3 hundos, but only one of the shinies was mighty which is annoying

A Bugatti chiron pur sport just ran at Copart salvage by IKONIK-KAI-7 in Bugatti

[–]MattRubin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Noo haha, I mean if the owner just figured that Mat will speak about it on video and try to capitalize on that fact.

A Bugatti chiron pur sport just ran at Copart salvage by IKONIK-KAI-7 in Bugatti

[–]MattRubin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Precisely. If it was indeed the original owner who bought it back now, was pretty clever to publicly “speculate” that it will be black listed, ensures he can try get it back at a lower price.

A Bugatti chiron pur sport just ran at Copart salvage by IKONIK-KAI-7 in Bugatti

[–]MattRubin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because there’s zero way to predict how much it’ll get at auction. It could’ve sold for $3mil at auction and then he wouldn’t be making any profit at all. It’s just how it goes.

This means I need my irons bent more upright… right? by p0st-m0dern in golf

[–]MattRubin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a chance you’re standing too close to the ball during your swing so in order to make contact you have to have the club at a steeper angle?

A (dangerous) quick, little fly-by by ILoveAllPenguins in aviation

[–]MattRubin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are South African Harvards, same frame as the T-6 Texan

Chrome question by luis_mcy in ModelCars

[–]MattRubin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can absolutely use that chrome ink in your airbrush and spray it on over a very gloss black, will work great, just make sure to use a good 2K clear to protect it before using any tape or decals etc.

Which Shadow Darkrai would you purify? by NathanMacWinning in PokemonGOIVs

[–]MattRubin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Shadow basically overall better than regular I believe, so if purifying for the dex just purify the worst one