r/Pretoria

I stay at a student accommodation and I’ve been living with this girl since the beginning of the year. I’ve never had any complaints or issues with her but this one thing! Her having loud sex with her bloody boyfriend all the time! Her and her boyfriend are always having sex at the most ungodly hours and it’s disturbing (it’s currently 2am). It’s been happening since the beginning of the year and I’m sick and tired. We have different rooms but the walls are thin and they are always loud as fuck!!! She moans like she’s seeing the Jesus for the first time!

Another annoying this is that her bf stays in the same student accommodation so he’s always here. I don’t know why they don’t just go and fuck in his room!

I don’t know how to address this situation because I’m scared things are going to be awkward between us. I mean… we don’t really talk to each other anyways, we just great each other and that’s it but idk why I’m so nervous to confront her. I am thinking of sending her a text tomorrow morning.

Are there any churches around Pretoria East that are open to gay people? One that won’t try to force you into celibacy or keep you at arms length. My research hasn’t come up with many results

(Not interested in debating the topic, just looking for a church)

21M here just hit me up.

Guys since does it get this cold in Pretoria!? It’s only May and I’ve already got my heater out with my 2-ply blanket 😭 what’s worse is waking up with no one next to me and only having cold air instead 😔

I ask as part of a linguistic study looking at this topic!
Examples could include things like Resi, Tjoeras or Woerries...

incl. nicknames for schools, parks, hospitals etc.

Hello. I’m visiting from outside SA to Pretoria for my graduation this month. I have seen previous posts about taking the Gautrain from Johannesburg to Pretoria, but I’m solo and wondering whether this is the best option. I had planned to drive but I have also seen the posts about the crazy traffic.

Looking for a realistic option- I need to be at the graduation ceremony by 8:00am and plan to leave Johannesburg by 6:00am. Is this a reasonable plan? I’m going off what ChatGPT told me but looking for some real answers from locals!

Hey everyone,

I’m considering investing in a sewing machine and starting a small handmade products side business as an extra source of income. I’m still in the research/planning stage and wanted to get some honest feedback from people who actually buy handmade/custom products.

I’m interested in things like hats, bags, accessories, apparel, and other sewn/custom items, but I’m keeping an open mind and trying to figure out where the real interest is.

I’d really appreciate some honest opinions on things like:

What kinds of handmade/custom products do you personally buy or find interesting?

What makes you choose a small independent seller over a larger brand?

Do you care more about:

quality

uniqueness

customization

branding

affordability

locally made products

limited editions

Where do you usually discover smaller brands/products? (Instagram, TikTok, Etsy, markets, Reddit, etc.)

What price range feels reasonable for handmade items?

What kinds of products do you think are oversaturated right now?

Are there any niches/styles/themes you think are underserved?

What immediately turns you off from buying from a small brand online?

Do you prefer practical/everyday products or more fashion/style-focused items?

For anyone already running a handmade side business:

Was it worth getting into?

What products ended up selling better than expected?

What mistakes should beginners avoid?

How difficult was it to become profitable?

What platform worked best for getting your first customers?

Would you recommend starting small and made-to-order, or trying to build inventory first?

I’m open to experimenting and learning, so honest opinions are genuinely appreciated — even if the feedback is critical.

Thanks in advance.

hi there!

I wanted to ask for a first hand opinion on what it’s like to travel for work to Pretoria. My boss told me that there is an opportunity to go there for some training and transitioning positions to our location.

For context, I’m from Canada. White as can be, and have very visible tattoos on my arms. I’m worried that my appearance could be offensive/attract unwanted attention.

Ive travelled to many countries and have managed to develop a good common sense when it comes to travel. I worry though that this isnt enough and am reluctant to take this opportunity.

Another concern I have, is we (the company I work for) are taking jobs from this location and moving it to ours. And I feel like the wrong person could take this misfortune out on me, as I’m the only representative they can yell at…

I have a sad history of being an easy target for others because and I quote “I’m soft” or “it’s just easy”. So making myself even more vulnerable than I apparently already am.

Honest opinions would be great and much appreciated

Earlier this afternoon I smelled charcoal burning. The snobbish side of me was dismissive. What a loser that doesn't braai with wood.

It is now well past midnight, and when I wander throughout my house, I smell the remnants of a braai. Almost as if I had braaied myself tonight, yet I didn't.

Can you just imagine the pure frustration and disappointment felt in this hour?! Just wandering through your own domicile and being attacked in the olfactory sense by someone near you having conquered fire and meat - and you had no part or benefit from this endeavour?

You know what I made today? Vegetable soup. With mushrooms and onions and garlic. It was awesome. Even my super picky 7yo liked it enough to have it for dinner. Everytime I came downstairs I smelled the smell of a house you'd visit when your parents went to visit a tannie and their house always smelled like 'kombuis'. Then this poephol comes and overrides my homely kombuis smell with braai. And he wins.

And now I'll have to braai tomorrow to even the score.

So for context I went to ECT in centurion and it was great and I had fun but the bolt back costs R150 on top of the R100 to bolt thare

while I have the moeny (technically ) i would like to spend less on going out

Do yall know any places in pretoria that are LGBT friendly cause the only one I could find is camp David and its a nudist bar

I would also really appreciate any transportation tips like whare to find taxis that go thare or busses.

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Hi everyone,

I have been studying at the University of Pretoria for the past 8 years, and I am currently facing the possibility of being academically excluded again. I'm in my 4th year of Computer Engineering, but I failed my entire academic year last year, primarily due to severe burnout.

I am saddled with a massive amount of guilt right now. I am facing another potential exclusion—this time due to missing practicals, which leads to an immediate exam refusal.

The reason it has taken me so long to complete my degree is my ongoing battle with chronic depression and anxiety. It has taken a heavy toll on every aspect of my life, not just my education. My absolute last resort right now is appealing to the exam refusal committee. I am just praying that, by the grace of God, my appeal is successful and I am allowed to write my exams.

If the appeal fails, I will have to face my family and disappoint them all over again. I feel like a complete failure as a person for taking so long and for letting this happen. Calling it a "mistake" doesn't even begin to describe this fuck up. I am still going to submit my appeal, as I really have no other choice.

I just wanted to reach out to this community. Does anyone have any advice, inspiring comeback stories, or even some tough love? I could really use it right now.

Where are really good clubs / bars in Pretoria apart from the strip that aren’t crawling with first years or creepy old men (30+) ? 5 stars if they’re 420 friendly

Hello everyone hope you're doing good. I'm (M22) in my early 20s and I'm really looking for a job. I'm located in pretoria and It doesn't matter what kind of job it is, temporary or permanent I'd take it. As long as I'll be able to make couple of rands.

I'm really desperate rn and I really need a job fr. I'm a hard worker and I'd really appreciate an opportunity to express my hard working skills.

Thank you in advance

Hey all
Long story short I was taken into the ICU not too long ago as I was unable to breathe on my own.

I’m 194cm tall at 117kg and gym frequently. I am not fat by any means however I am struggling to take care of myself.

Examples
Showering I cannot wash everywhere due to extreme mobility issues (skin is now getting infected in some spots due to excessive sweat)

Getting dressed is a struggle

Tying shoes is mission impossible

On paper it sounds like I’m morbidly obese but I’m far from it

I’m starting to do mobility training to help but I cannot look after myself alone and I do struggle to breathe when I sleep

My question is what do I do?
Do I hire a care worker ?
Is that even an option for me ?
I’m 21 this year

Hi there. I'm a 27 year old male who has been a creative since highschool. I fell in love with art growing up and initially decided to pursue graphic design in varsity. I'm initially from KZN , I have been living in Johannesburg since 2020 . I attended Rosebank college. I didn't pass 2 of my modules in my third year, I had to come back the following year to redo those modules but since I owed the institution money (Which was a little over R50 000) I wasn't able to complete my qualification.

Outside of school I freelanced as a graphic/brand designer. I initially was freelancing to save up the 50k but since I was dependent on myself, it was never enough. I really loved being able to turn someone's idea or passion into a real ,tangible thing they can see. Id always go above and beyond for my clients . Because I never completely obtained my qualification, freelancing was all I could do. No company was/is willing to take a gamble on a dropout . I mostly relied on word of mouth from previous clients and referrals.

I have applied to over 200 permanent jobs in the last two years with only a few interviews but nothing solid . Just your recruitment scams here and there and companies getting you to do actual design work disguised as interview assignments. There's nothing I haven't done, there's also no job hunting platform that I'm not on. I can guarantee you, no one has re designed and made their cv ats friendly more than me . I am the final boss of sending cold emails to agencies with my portfolio attached.

I have even thought of changing careers multiple times and moving back home.

The freelance gigs eventually slowed down drastically. To be honest, there weren't that many to begin with despite putting myself out there. I haven't had anything come up in the last since beginning of 2025 , so I'm really just surviving. I really want something stable and sustainable, a permanent position where I could contribute positively and work with a team that is as passionate about building brands from the ground up as I am. I'm honestly think I'm a really great designer, all I need is an opportunity

Any advice ?

Or connections ?

Hi everyone.

I have been seeing a lot of ASMR spas opening up globally. It's a very niche service, mostly offering back scratches and hair play instead of massage.

Obviously, this isn't a well-known concept in SA yet. I know Lindos ASMR opened up the first SA studio in Joburg.

I would love to provide this calming service to females in Pretoria (I am female myself and wouldn't feel comfortable with male clients).

But I don't know if it will be successful in Pretoria.

What are your thoughts on this? Is there any interest?

Thanks.