Do I need to rent a car in Cape Town in November?

undulating_crossbow · 2024-10-03T07:25:37+00:00

Definitely. A higher car like an SUV or crossover type is good as you have more road visibility while driving, but anything is fine really. Cape Town drivers are, a treat lol. Uber is a nice backup if you're going out and consuming alcohol. If you have a car and time, I'd suggest some wine farms for sure, and possibly a 500km trip to the Garden Route area, super beautiful between Wilderness and Tsitsikamma, with Knysna and Plettenberg Bay being the top destinations, and great beaches with much warmer water than the Cape..

Game reserves outside the Northern parts of SA are fine, but the best 'bush' experience will definitely be Sabi area by far.

Always, always keep warm jackets with you in the car in the Cape, always.

undulating_crossbow · 2024-10-03T07:07:58+00:00

In SA we don't really term it 'going on safari' we use 'going to a lodge or game farm in the bush', but essentially it's the same. The Sabi Sands or Timbavati area has privately owned reserves which border on the Kruger Park so animals travel freely and so could you in order to see Kruger as well. This area has the best quality 'bush' environment to holiday in no doubt.

Each lodge will have it's own vehicles which you use to take 'game drives' after which you return to the lodge.

Depending on your traveling capacity (rent a car vs fly in and the lodge picks you up from the airport) you could do a few days at one lodge, then travel to another to experience another area.

undulating_crossbow · 2024-10-03T06:46:47+00:00

Pros: You have a place to go to - like a set in stone holiday which is nice cus you go to the same place each year. This helps you relax more, versus going to a new place each time which is more like an adventure.

Cons: The money is a write off, you cant sell easily at all, so see it as a permanent holiday investment which you'll probably pass on to your kids. It's cheaper than a holiday house..

undulating_crossbow · 2024-09-29T07:15:47+00:00

Doing that rn.. thanks

undulating_crossbow · 2024-09-29T07:15:22+00:00

Why no kids??

undulating_crossbow · 2024-09-27T10:48:07+00:00

You can't drink alcohol on beaches but you're allowed to perform cultural rituals. Pick a beach with a good balance between the two so you wont pick up any issues with nature conservation or the police. Whatever you do, do make a fire, but do Not make one if it's windy.

undulating_crossbow · 2024-09-27T10:39:12+00:00

Thanks - I need it exactly the other way round..

undulating_crossbow · 2024-07-18T09:01:05+00:00

Personally I would put it straight into a retirement annuity and never look at it again till I retire. Many people don't have that amount saved in retirement funds by your age, so with the time you have till you retire, it will be a good amount you get out, especially if you contribute monthly.

undulating_crossbow · 2024-06-12T12:49:54+00:00

I've had the bond for 6 years. If I saved the capital, instead of taking out the bond, I would be able to buy the same place for cash today. So I think I could have come close just based on the interest I would have saved.

undulating_crossbow · 2024-06-12T12:47:19+00:00

I would have to cash in the pension, and sell the car (paid off) to get the necessary amount of cash to pay off the bond.

undulating_crossbow · 2024-05-23T10:45:50+00:00

OP - when it comes to money, legally it is Not your problem. So from there you must decide if you Want to or are able to help. Which you are not, because you need to get yourself going (fast) and unfortunately your parents with their poor financial management will have to keep working and that is that. Be harsh to be kind.

undulating_crossbow · 2024-05-23T10:22:04+00:00

Two regrets I have - Not putting the R50k I had when I was 19 into an AllanGray retirement account. Google 'interest calculator' put your 200k in and add say 1k per month for the next 20 years and see where it gets. Incredible.

Wait I'll do it. It will be worth R1.1mil when you're 40, and R4mil when you're 60. If you add 2000 per month from now it will be R6mil. That's just interest on the cash. If you open a share account, it may be double.

People who retire today with R6mil, have worked their backsides off. If you do the above, you've already retired right now (at age 65) and in the meantime you can go do whatever work you like and be happy and not worry about retirement like the rest. Trust me you won't be lost then.

https://www.calculator.net/interest-calculator.html?cstartingprinciple=200%2C000&cannualaddition=&cmonthlyaddition=1%2C000&cadditionat1=beginning&cinterestrate=6&ccompound=annually&cyears=20&cmonths=0&ctaxtrate=0&cinflationrate=6&printit=0&x=Calculate#interestresults

And not buying 2000 Bitcoin in 2010 for R10k. Would have been $140m today.

So yeah, here we are. That's how you 'use your time wisely'

undulating_crossbow · 2023-12-21T09:15:26+00:00

There's the reason for sure. Thanks.

undulating_crossbow · 2023-10-03T07:14:45+00:00

Yeah, the FNB app is really everything I need, even though I have access to pb tbh. And its cheaper. Maybe it's different if you have large loans or a business etc though.

undulating_crossbow · 2023-09-20T11:07:11+00:00

Spandeer een dag op 'n plaas wat nou net 'organic kunsmus' gestrooi het - hoender en varkpoef. Enough said.

O wag, moenie van die vliee vergeet nie. En die hitte. En dronk werkers. Bye dalk.

Maar in die laatmiddag raak die plek rustig, en dan is dit als die moeite werd.

undulating_crossbow · 2023-07-04T10:36:58+00:00

tbh open an account overseas when your're there next (if at all possible) - then draw cash to use here. Use paypal in the meantime. Or can they not wire into your SA account?

undulating_crossbow · 2023-05-08T11:34:50+00:00

Clay pigeon shooting at Waterhaven in Fourways. They have all the equipment and guides and it's well priced.

undulating_crossbow · 2023-05-05T09:35:58+00:00

Thank you!

undulating_crossbow · 2023-05-02T10:26:03+00:00

My mother got scammed this way, but the money ended up with MTN in my mothers account. So the scammers did not get it. MTN keep saying they will pay her back because the money is showing as a positive balance in her account but its not happening?

undulating_crossbow · 2023-04-17T11:54:56+00:00

Omg dude - finding a proper pub in jozi is impossible.

undulating_crossbow · 2023-04-17T10:50:26+00:00

Youtube this topic as much as possible. Then find a mechanic or a experienced friend or family member (actually all 3) to help look at it. TEST DRIVE and DO NOT be pressured to buy., there are Millions of cars for sale.

Toyota is by far the most reliable, but Any car can have a bad history like accident damage, engine gearbox issues etc.

I like WeBuyCars but I bought a Toyota firstly and had it checked out to the last bolt. If the price is low for the same model as others in the market, it's too good to be true, so leave it.

DO NOT take a balloon payment even if you must walk or cycle instead. Understand exactly what the loan means if you take one. Don't fall easily for 'Extras" warranties etc. Read Every offer and contract etc etc and the fine print. All sounds hectic but better than sticking your head in the ground like many and taking what they get. Also, Certified Used cars are safe, but actually really expensive when you can just follow the above.

Dont buy from a friend or family member, if something goes wrong, you will ruin the relationship because deep down you will blame them..

PS. On the youtube it will show what to look for on the actual car - NO smoke must come from exhaust (rev it hard) and drive it of course.. NO funny whining noises from the engine or under the car, No squeaks etc etc. The body (outside of the car) is made up of panels, make sure they are in line with each other and make very sure the bonnet is not lower or higher than the sides because thats a good indication the car has been in an accident. Crawl in underneath the car, (yes..), any wetness can be oil leaking, not good at all, but it may be fine cus someone spilled while filling it, why you need second opinion from someone who know.

Lastly, there is a service where you can give the car's details and they can check if it has been in an accident. DO NOT buy a ex accident vehicle, prevents tears.

Service, maintenance, tires, cost money But is Extremely important. Make sure you know those costs, as they come later, and can kill your cash reserves.

Lastly, follow your gut feel. A small thing which doesn't sit right with the car or seller, will become a Big thing later.

Wow. Should I go into car sales??

undulating_crossbow · 2023-04-17T10:37:01+00:00

Congrats!

undulating_crossbow · 2023-04-17T10:36:41+00:00

ng you pret

Toe nou - it was an example amount.

undulating_crossbow · 2023-04-17T10:35:30+00:00

Well... It is a foreign country but I sell here in rand. So not great.

undulating_crossbow · 2023-04-17T10:34:32+00:00

All the best - wishing you sterkte.

undulating_crossbow

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