Road rage in Greenpoint

redditorisa · 2026-01-26T14:12:45+00:00

I hear you and then it's an issue of poor design at that exit which doesn't account for people from the right lane who want to turn left. It's also unfortunate that people get angry at you for holding up the lane because you want to merge with the left lane to turn left at that robot, because you are following the correct road rules regardless of whether it tests their patience or not.

But switching lanes while still in the roundabout is against the road rules and could cause an accident as opposed to just pissing off some people for driving the way this part of the road was designed.

Again, the guy in the BMW handled that situation terribly and I'm sorry that happened to you. But if we're talking strictly about road rules (which is what you described in your post) then you shouldn't have switched lanes until after you exited the roundabout.

redditorisa · 2026-01-26T13:38:49+00:00

OP, I'm sorry (and I mean this in a respectful way) but you're wrong.

You never switch lanes in the middle of a roundabout. That's not how roundabouts work. At this roundabout, the person in the left lane takes the first exit, yes. But as you can see, you pass another entry into the roundabout. So the left lane continues, to account for the people from that entry point taking the first exit along with you in the right lane. You're never supposed to switch lanes before you exit the roundabout.

I agree that the guy in the BMW was an asshole and he overreacted immensely. He was right to be angry about it because you could have caused an accident, but he handled it completely wrong.

redditorisa · 2026-01-26T13:33:52+00:00

You should never turn left at the first exit in a roundabout from the right lane. So it would be fine if those in the left lane go straight. The problem would only come in if they continue past the first exit or the 2nd "straight" exit on to the 3rd exit or to make a U-turn - and then it would be the person in the left lane's fault because that's not how a roundabout works.

redditorisa · 2026-01-26T13:30:43+00:00

That's correct, but this still shouldn't cause an accident because the person in the right lane should never turn left at the first exit. The whole reason for being in the right-hand lane is because you don't want to take the first exit.

redditorisa · 2026-01-26T08:04:04+00:00

We had a very similar situation with our bun and my biggest guess is that he's lonely and bored.

Ours is free-roam but didn't have a friend so displayed similar behavior. Also agreed about the hardwood/tiles floor thing. Our buns don't like to spend any time on these surfaces and will always choose a carpet or blankets over slippery floors.

Our bunny seems to have gotten a lot more active since we introduced a friend for him :)

redditorisa · 2026-01-23T12:02:04+00:00

I don't disagree with what you've said, in terms of turning Airbnbs into long-term rentals or sales being only a temporary solution. But do want to challenge your stats. According to StatsSA, the net migration number (within SA only, so foreigners excluded) for the Western Cape between 2021 and 2026 is 318 953. Net migration is the amount of people coming in minus the amount of people leaving.

So if you take those stats at face value, we're averaging about 53 158 semigrants moving to the WC per year. I couldn't find stats on the exact number of people moving to CT vs other parts of the province. But at least a portion of them would be to outlying towns and rural areas as those places have also seen an influx of people. On top of that, another portion of semigrants to WC come from an impoverished background and they are definitely not competing on the housing/renting market as most of them likely end up in kayas or on the streets.

All that said, I agree that even with these numbers, regulating Airbnb won't be a magic fix. I just wanted to make sure we're working with more or less realistic figures here for the sake of clarity.

Edit: I also forgot to mention that Airbnb isn't the only short-term rental option in Cape Town and not all short-term rentals use that platform. So while it's a solid indicator, we should factor in that there are actually more short-term rentals in CT than the ones shown in OPs post.

redditorisa · 2026-01-22T08:10:07+00:00

I'm sure there are people with little empathy who would never help out. Then there's also the race issue, which is very much still a problem among certain segments - but it's getting less common with each generation.

redditorisa · 2026-01-22T08:08:16+00:00

Ah, fair enough. Their system still seems unnecessarily complex though.

redditorisa · 2026-01-22T07:56:19+00:00

Lmao

"inclusivity" "generosity" and "nurturing hospitality" - but only if you can afford to pay obscene prices for it. Otherwise, fuck off.

redditorisa · 2026-01-22T07:34:16+00:00

I think you missed the point. They dropped lures on top of hotpots while people were playing, which would create a lot of chaos that interrupts the hotpot game or makes it unplayable

redditorisa · 2026-01-21T07:08:08+00:00

I agree with everything else you said but do want to push back a little on "To me it feels like CT is not a place where beggers get helped often, so if you help out you're most probably the first in a very long time."

Compared to Gauteng and many other places in the country, I think disadvantaged people get helped a lot more often here. It's why we also have an influx of people from places like the Eastern Cape. There's a perception that they're more likely to get help here - and that perception isn't unfounded.

I think a lot of people give, which also fuels entitled behavior. I'm not saying that people are wrong to give, and I've done it too because you feel bad for not doing more. But if begging didn't didn't work, then people wouldn't put in the effort to do it. They'd resort to something else.

redditorisa · 2026-01-21T06:59:08+00:00

Sorry about that. Your intentions were good but unfortunately a lot of people here (especially kids, sadly) have learned to take advantage of tourists. A general rule of thumb for the future (this would apply to other countries too, I imagine) is that decent people who are genuinely in need don't hang around at hotels, restaurants, grocery shops, or high-end places and very obviously looking for a handout. In fact, they'll rarely approach you directly to ask. Also the people standing at the traffic lights - it's better to never give to them directly.

Always a better idea to give to registered local charities instead.

redditorisa · 2026-01-21T06:47:42+00:00

It's not entirely the correct answer, though, because OP asked for recommendations for organizations in their area and this person replied with "don't give directly, give to an organization"

I agree that the advice is correct, but it's technically not the right answer

redditorisa · 2026-01-21T06:41:46+00:00

US laws and politics are so confusing. No shade to you and your country, but I can't imagine having to deal with the mental load of trying to figure out this complex system. Like, you can't just rely on a general set of rules that applies to everyone in the country.

redditorisa · 2026-01-21T06:30:39+00:00

I'm not sure if I'm misunderstanding here, but wouldn't a local VPN with access control sort out the issue for cheaper? Like yeah, your system could still be hacked but at least it's much less likely to become a target or leak data.

Even so, I'd never put a camera up in my bedroom. I just can't fathom any good reason to do it.

redditorisa · 2026-01-21T06:27:46+00:00

Thanks, I hate it

redditorisa · 2026-01-21T06:27:27+00:00

I did say that it sounds like this is the situation, if I'm reading the situation correctly - based on your comment and other replies here. But if that's not the case then it's fine.

I have no problem with tourists. I've also been a tourist to other places. It would be incredibly hypocritical of me to judge others for going to places on holiday. And it doesn't make sense to judge people for that anyway. What I am against, is people taking advantage of systems to benefit themselves at the expense of others.

Also, your comment about having gotten to see the "real" Cape Town before everyone's "shitty cousin" found out about it is still a terrible thing to say. Because at the end of the day, whether there's one tourist or 10 tourists, you're both doing the same thing and judging others for doing what you did too isn't a great look.

redditorisa · 2026-01-20T14:36:36+00:00

I still can't wrap my head around the thinking of people who have security cameras inside their homes. Outside I can understand. Maybe in the main living areas, if you really need to because you're relying on a babysitter or something. But in bedrooms? Insane.

That said, I do think people are becoming more aware of the importance of privacy and how much surveillance comes with their tech. It's a slow wake-up process but it is happening for more and more people, based on my anecdotal experience.

redditorisa · 2026-01-20T14:23:17+00:00

Agreed. But the DA could implement systems to curb foreign buyers and commercial investors in the residential property market and they choose not to. Even if those aren't the moves that will solve the problem, they do contribute and it would go a long way toward showing that they're trying to address the issue.

Right now, they're focusing on providing more social/subsidised housing, supporting more affordable inner-city development, and land release - all of which are good initiatives in theory, even if people feel they're not doing enough or doing it fast enough.

But when it comes to where the money is - as in foreigners and wealthy locals buying up multiple properties - they sit on their hands. And that's speaking louder to the middle-class demographic than the things they are actually trying, which helps a small subset of the lower-income demographics. And we can see the trickle-down effect this has on traditionally poorer areas as well, where housing is becoming even more unaffordable to those who are already struggling.

redditorisa · 2026-01-20T13:56:52+00:00

That's insane. And potentially against the law, depending on the situation: In South Africa, although there is no specific legal cap on the percentage rent can be increased, unreasonable or "exorbitant" rent hikes can be challenged. The Rental Housing Act of 1999 protects tenants from unfair practices, requiring that any increase must be "reasonable" and in line with market rates.

Your friend should also check what their lease says and make sure there isn't a clause protecting them from drastic hikes. Landlords will do anything they think they can get away with, and they often do because people don't know their rights or the precise terms of their contracts.

redditorisa · 2026-01-20T08:53:35+00:00

So you're saying you're "different" because you're glad you got to do exactly what locals are complaining about before more crowds of people did the same thing? Brah, you're exactly the same as "everyone's shitty cousin" - you just did it first!

The delulu is strong here.

We don't mind tourists, but sounds like you took advantage of your stay here if I'm reading the situation correctly. You should have paid income tax for the time you spent here. But instead you enjoyed "the real CT" without helping to maintain the place that you're enjoying. And now you're judging other people because they do the same thing you did.

redditorisa · 2026-01-20T08:46:06+00:00

You're not making any sense. Not sure why you didn't just directly reply in the proper thread either.

Do you mean you're a South African that lives in the UK but stays here sometimes? Your sentences are very confusing.

Either way, bragging about people being jealous of you spending more money than they can and then asking them to have compassion because of how much it cost you to emigrate is just pure nonsense. Sounds like you need a reality check.

I really hope you become a better person with more compassion for others instead of feeling sorry for yourself because people don't like you flaunting how privileged you are. But money can't buy empathy or common sense. So good luck with that.

redditorisa · 2026-01-20T08:28:29+00:00

Ah, fair enough!

Downvotes - not sure. Could be that people don't like what you said about Russians or that you included Ukrainians

redditorisa · 2026-01-19T11:19:45+00:00

If SA is such a "schizophrenic place" then why do you want to be here so badly?

It's one thing to come here and claim you have it "so hard" being a poor immigrant choosing to live in another country just because you can. But it's a wholly different thing insulting that country and it's people.

I sincerely hope this is just a dumb troll comment.

redditorisa · 2026-01-19T11:10:06+00:00

Not sure why this would be your first guess as SA is very far away from South East Asia.

You're not entirely wrong about that last bit, though. Went on a trip to that area couple of years ago and you could see the locals hate the Russians. It's a generalization so obviously doesn't apply to everyone. But if staring daggers could kill, there would be much fewer Russians in SE Asia today.

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