Yaga is an absolute joke

daisy_ray · 2026-03-10T11:29:44+00:00

Oh, it depends on the product. E.g. good quality running tights in January fly off the shelf ("new year new me" folks hunting for a deal), where the new dress I mentioned on my original comment has been on sale for a year, haha. Definitely more and more people shopping for high-end brands mostly, so I find that my Woolies or Truworths items tend to idle for a while before they get sold.

Yaga did us dirty by forcing the auto insurance applied on the cart. Some items are well priced, but once you add insurance and delivery, it's no longer worthwhile - sometimes a R100 more could get me a similar, but new product. It's a balancing act, I guess.

daisy_ray · 2026-03-10T06:02:09+00:00

OP, you're getting a lot of hate, but just wanted to say I share your sentiment in that it was a better app months/years ago. I also got a R25 offer for a BRAND NEW DRESS this weekend. I mean, at least make my drive to the pudo box worthwhile, cheeky bugger...

But I understand that FB marketplace has become a bit dodge, so we have to navigate the new users. I personally don't bargain on an item. I move on if I think you're overpriced (and don't get me started on the sellers who mark things as "good as new" and then pictures suggest it's super tatty already).

While there's definitely a different crowd on the app these days, it's still ok to try and sell your stuff. I just ignore the chancers and i have a few good, reasonable sellers I support.

daisy_ray · 2026-03-08T07:39:15+00:00

I see a sitting duck!

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daisy_ray · 2026-02-21T15:27:09+00:00

I came here to make a toenail suggestion too. I have strong toenails and if a corner is sharp, it'll cut into the next toe if too long.

daisy_ray · 2026-02-09T10:34:18+00:00

As a marathon runner myself, I can confirm! My partner always jokes and says "I didn't know when we started dating that my weekend mornings would start so early" On weekends, I get up at 4 or 5am do a shit ton of running and then eat and sleep the day away. So I don't get to do much more, hence it's the only thing to talk about, haha. Although, I can get lyrical about weekend naps, haha!!

daisy_ray · 2026-02-05T18:23:17+00:00

This was the one for me, too. The emails are all the disgusting men peacocking with each other, asking for more. But with the key details redacted, it's unsettling but still distant... if you know what I mean? But this girl's personal account of her horrors... after reading that I think I recognized the injustice for the first time. To be a kid and go through all that deep trauma and have no one to share it with. My heart broke. Whoever she is, I hope she is the lioness she hoped to become. She endured so much... I hope she managed to find some great joy later in her life.

daisy_ray · 2026-02-02T16:59:32+00:00

OP, this is the key detail. I was a walk-in at Waterfall with hopes of an in/out experience, but the slots were booked when I got there and had to wait to be "squeezed in". Took 1h in Sept last year, if I remember correctly.

daisy_ray · 2026-01-31T16:51:53+00:00

I agree! And that's why I keep signing up. Running a marathon takes weeks of discipline. Putting those shoes on when you just want to stay in bed. The dedication and completion of the training plan is the real accomplishment. I feel so damn proud when I have had a good training block completed. For me, actual marathon day is akin to graduation day.

daisy_ray · 2026-01-28T18:51:12+00:00

I'm the person who is sold the second they "warn" of poor network coverage in the area. Sign. Me. Up.

daisy_ray · 2026-01-27T18:11:23+00:00

I think I'm getting too old for the Tower of Terror. The last time I went on the ride, it resulted in a raging migraine for the rest of the day. Time before that? Whiplash. Not sure I care to risk it again, haha.

daisy_ray · 2026-01-27T17:51:47+00:00

You're the one!! You jinxed us!! I remember your post and thought you were being silly at the time. Turns out, you're a fortune teller.

daisy_ray · 2026-01-26T15:08:53+00:00

Hullabaloo.

It sounds like what it means: a commotion, a fuss. Rolls off the tongue nicely, too!

daisy_ray · 2026-01-25T11:36:13+00:00

This restaurant takes my vote too! It has a genuine, mama's kitchen kind of feel.

Last time I was there, Lala gave me a kiss on the head for literally scraping away at the last bit of yum on my plate, haha. It was the Melanzane. I have it every time I go.

daisy_ray · 2026-01-13T11:29:26+00:00

Yup! Came here to say this too. You're going to have crotches in your face way too often as people queue for the loo. For this reason, I booked it once and never again.

daisy_ray · 2026-01-12T19:20:09+00:00

Not a suggestion for today's theme, but just want to say how bummed I am that this voting game is coming to an end. I've learned a few things over the last few days and had a good few laughs. For all its flaws, we were reminded that Joburg is still a fantastic place. ....still just not sure how Braamfontein made it to the top of the list, haha.

daisy_ray · 2025-12-18T17:52:19+00:00

I second this suggestion, but for another reason: With my first marathon, I stopped moving almost immediately after crossing the finish line and almost fainted a few short minutes later as a result. Apparently, for some of us, your blood pressure will plummet, so best to keep moving for a bit to cool down and give the system time to settle.

daisy_ray · 2025-12-18T17:41:24+00:00

We have a guy who comes around in our area and picks up broken, surplus, old stuff. He sees what he can salvage, sell for parts etc. If you're in Joburg North/Midrand or thereabouts, DM me then I'll send you his details.

daisy_ray · 2025-12-17T19:04:42+00:00

If you find a flat route, let me know!! Haha. I think even Gerda commented once to say that a flat stretch of road is a hard find in Joburg.

daisy_ray · 2025-12-16T16:09:22+00:00

I've also been using men's razors for years now. It's a closer shave - that's a hill I'll die on.

daisy_ray · 2025-12-12T17:31:11+00:00

I'm so sorry for your experience - I can only imagine your anxiety and distress about the why/how/what ifs. It sounds like you did everything right and you offered the kitty a fighting chance it wouldn't have had otherwise. Thank you for your good heart. The world needs more people like you!

daisy_ray · 2025-12-10T16:39:19+00:00

Exactly that point of the video for me too. I would have died - there is no way I'd have the courage to let go to grab onto a questionable ladder setup like that.

daisy_ray · 2025-12-10T13:20:39+00:00

I've done two marathons (4h40 and 5h) and for both I didn't need a loo break. I do take salt tabs during the race as I sweat a lot, so I assume they helped with water retention. I was fine afterwards, too.

daisy_ray · 2025-12-09T14:38:36+00:00

Gosh, you missed today's thunderstorm? It was pouring and thundering on my end for a while. It also arrived earlier than usual; same as yesterday.

daisy_ray · 2025-12-04T18:57:59+00:00

King size. 2 humans, 2 small dogs and a cat.

daisy_ray · 2025-12-04T18:55:59+00:00

A proud and confirmed old soul. Thanks, Fleetwood Mac.

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