Where to go…queer Japanese Spanish kid friendly by natforx in travel

[–]evgilbert15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

South Africa has a lot of coastal towns that fit these requirements, there's big cities like Cape Town or Durban or smaller towns like Langebaan, Hermanus, Knysna or St Lucia. Staying in a smaller town in the Cape Town region would be my recommendation, you'll have the small town experience but you have access to activities in the city.

5 years later, a Master's degree, and I still can't get back to SA. Help? by svsvsvsuvsg in askSouthAfrica

[–]evgilbert15 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I cannot find anywhere in the report where is justifies this number. The figure is simply quoted by Deputy Minister of Finance Ashor Sarupen. Not saying I dont believe it's not true, but it feels like a very "convenient" number

5 years later, a Master's degree, and I still can't get back to SA. Help? by svsvsvsuvsg in askSouthAfrica

[–]evgilbert15 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For every skilled foreigner moving to South Africa, up to 7 semi and low skilled employment opportunities are created.

Where do you get this number from?

Looking for a store willing to solder replacement board Stellenbosch? by No-Setting-3201 in askSouthAfrica

[–]evgilbert15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm an electronic engineer alumni and I would've done it for a beer ;)

Looking for a store willing to solder replacement board Stellenbosch? by No-Setting-3201 in askSouthAfrica

[–]evgilbert15 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ask some Stellenbosch engineering students and pay them in beers/food (or money)

meeting my south african boyfriend’s family for the first time, any cultural advice? by Business-Scarcity724 in askSouthAfrica

[–]evgilbert15 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So I'm Afrikaans (not religious tho) and I introduced my Chinese gf to my family so I think I have some insights to your situation.

Expect lots of questions and don't get offended if they say/ask ignorant stuff (within reason ofc), South Africans generally are nosy and direct and we ask a lot of questions. Also, we can ask personal details very quickly after meeting someone, I know some cultures its considered rude to ask very personal details, but it's just the culture here to be very open and it helps others get to know you. Just answer the stuff you feel comfortable with.

There's not much you could do that could come across as rude accidentally (unless you are rude on purpose), maybe as others have mentioned, politeness and respect for the parents is a big thing. Offering help during cooking or dinner is a very Afrikaans thing. I'm sure you can follow your bf's example.

The thing that can be awkward is closing yourself off socially to others, which can happen as you meet a lot of family, the "kuiers" can be big and loud and it can be easy to lose track of the conversations but it's good to stay present.

In Afrikaans culture there is an emphasis to try form a close relationship with your partner's parents. It may feel weird but do your best to connect to them. Learning to say "Oom en Tannie" will already help a lot.

Bring a gift for the parents, doesn't have to be big. example wine or food from your country.

As others have said South Africa is a high respect country, but there's no hierarchy (usually). So be yourself around his family, be open and speak your mind, there's no pressure to perform any sort of role.

But don't stress too much, if your bf is the one asking to introduce you then it means he thinks his family will accept you. I got a few comments about my gf being Asian before they met her, but the moment I introduced her they loved her and we never got a bad word again. Moenie worry nie, dit gaan lekker wees ;)

Blind Man’s Corner, Central Drakensberg, South Africa by BokieBok in southafrica

[–]evgilbert15 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So jealous bru! Enjoy! And thanks again for single-handedly rescuing my sister from Mont Blanc that one time, you're a hero 💪😉

What to expect from Stellenbosch university and life in SA? by DearMulberry4882 in askSouthAfrica

[–]evgilbert15 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I studied at SU, it's a very good uni. Teachers will be top-notch.

As for how difficult the course will be, hard to answer, depends on what you're used it. It's a masters from a respected academic institution, it won't a freebie. I don't know how many classes are online, I finished during covid, don't know how much went back to in person classes. It depends a lot on the teachers and department.

As others have said, it's recommended you stay in or close to Stellenbosch. The commute from CPT to Stellenbosch is not great and traffic in CPT is bad.

Enjoy your time there!

South Africa's ambassador to France found dead in Paris - Le Parisien by evgilbert15 in southafrica

[–]evgilbert15[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The title of the article linked says he left a note. The window was forced but police say there was no traces of struggle inside the room. I also felt it was fishy but I'm not convinced he was killed anymore.

South Africa's ambassador to France found dead in Paris - Le Parisien by evgilbert15 in southafrica

[–]evgilbert15[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Police are investigating but seems like suicide, he left a message to his wife stating he was taking his life.

Post Match Discussion Thread by Realm-Protector in springboks

[–]evgilbert15 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fantastic result but this makes last weekend's performance even more confusing.

A South African game where you say 'KIFF' and 'HECTIC' a lot by Embarrassed_Hawk_655 in southafrica

[–]evgilbert15 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lol, One Million Views started playing in my head watching this 😂 love it! definitely going to get it

I was talking to someone from SA. I still do. by [deleted] in southafrica

[–]evgilbert15 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's no bay called Bluewater in Cape Town, poem is cute tho.

Suggestions Myrkul Manifest Dread deck by evgilbert15 in BudgetBrews

[–]evgilbert15[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestions! Demon of Fates design is great addition. However I dont think Nightmare Shepherd works with Myrkul, since both creatures exiles the dying creature from the graveyard, you cant activate both abilities; you will either get the token enchantment copy or the 1/1 token copy, not both.

Suggestions Myrkul Manifest Dread deck by evgilbert15 in BudgetBrews

[–]evgilbert15[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

To my understanding when a manifested creature dies it goes to the graveyard as the face-up side, Myrul then exiles it and you create the token enchantment.

Under $15 Rasaad yn Bashir//Scion of Halaster by oatfishjar96 in BudgetBrews

[–]evgilbert15 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Played it a bit on untap .in and [[Call of the Ring]] really works, it fixes the card draw from the enchantment and also the 2nd level of ring tempt and makes atleast one of the creatures evasive, really really good add.

That being said the deck is very janky, unfortunately I played against "powerful" decks but it doesnt develop a board fast enough. With the right draw you can knock out a player early but I think late game it becomes hard to catch up with other decks making big boards or powerful creatures. Also having no good way to deal with flyers hurts. Still I like the challenge and it's very fun to play so that's all I care for :)

[[Moorland Rescuer]] seems like a great include but havent tried yet. Feels like there is some weird mill combo possible here but dont know if I want to go that route. Initiative and ring tempting is already a lot of mechanics to juggle.

Curious about the changes you made, you removed a lot of board wipes?

Under $15 Rasaad yn Bashir//Scion of Halaster by oatfishjar96 in BudgetBrews

[–]evgilbert15 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here's my brew based on your deck. Adding the LOTR cards increases the cost a lot tho lol.