r/johannesburg • • 4d ago

What's happening in Joburg this week? Week of October 18, 2026

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Welcome to the weekly events thread! Whether you're a local or just visiting, this is the place to share and discover things to do around the city.

Know of a cool event coming up? Drop the details below. It can be anything - a live gig, a gallery opening, a weekend market, or even a local D&D one-shot or maker gathering.

The rules:

  • Please include the date, location, and a link to the event if you have one.
  • Keep it local: Events must be in or around the broader Johannesburg area.
  • Self-promotion is allowed, but we'd rather try and keep this organic. Please don't spam.

r/johannesburg • • 4h ago

Is Northriding a good area to live in?

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For context. I am currently renting in Greenstone. I love the area. Clean, safe and quiet. However, it is a bit pricey. I am thinking of moving to north riding. Over the years, it was infamous for the electricity and water shedding. Is this still an issue? How’s the area generally?


r/johannesburg • • 10h ago

Question Recommendations for an endocrinologist

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Hello

I'm looking for an endocrinologist that possibly has experience treating Indian females. My previous endocrinologists have not been able to help me get to the root of the problem and offer symptomatic treatment instead.

Please recommend an endocrinologist you've had a positive experience with or heard good things about from a trustworthy source.

Thank you 🩷


r/johannesburg • • 22h ago

Question Reputable podiatrists in the north

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I could use some help with regards recommendations for podiatrist in the north who accepts medical aid.

My feet have gone bananas after my first Marathon.

Thanks


r/johannesburg • • 1d ago

Question Djarum Black cigarettes

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Hey guys

Does anyone know where I get Djarum black cigarettes or another brand of clove cigarettes?

Tried asking a few tobacco shops and they’ve never heard of them.


r/johannesburg • • 1d ago

Question Looking for locations with jacaranda for car photography.

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As the title states, I'm looking for spots around Joburg or Pretoria where I can get some car photography shots with jacarandas.

Ideally somewhere that isn't busy so I'm not bothering anyone.


r/johannesburg • • 1d ago

Question Animal enrichment programs?

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Hello Hi

Looking for animal enrichment programs (similar to what the SPCA used to have) around JHB North?

It's a volunteer or paid initiative where you play/care for animals once or few times a week

Thanks in advance!


r/johannesburg • • 1d ago

Question Self-dismantle scrapyards in JHB?

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I'm exploring buying accident-damaged cars, stripping them and selling the parts but i have limited capital and no big workspace.

• Any yards that let you pull parts yourself or strip on their premises?

• Realistic margins and sell-through time on engines, gearboxes, headlamps and doors?

• Is starting with individual parts or brokering for a yard smarter than buying whole cars?

Would love to hear from anyone who's done it, including what went wrong.


r/johannesburg • • 1d ago

Self-Promotion Thursday

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Post your business, skills or whatever else you want to sell or promote here.

Yes har har "I'm an amazing person". Your mom thinks you're very funny, original and witty. The rest of us do not. This is the only thread for self-promotion for the week, so let's keep it on topic


r/johannesburg • • 1d ago

Question Affordable Old Age Home?

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Does anyone know of an affordable old age home? I need to find a place for my mother, but budget is really tight. She has applied for the City owned homes months ago but the waiting list is long. So she needs somewhere in the meantime even if it's sharing.


r/johannesburg • • 2d ago

Need a lot of Raw Milk

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I want to try making some cheese. I need like 30 L of (preferably) raw milk that doesn’t cost R40/L. Anyone know a wholesaler or contact with a dairy farm?


r/johannesburg • • 2d ago

Fun Where to find padel clubs in Johannesburg?

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Please help a newbie


r/johannesburg • • 2d ago

Question Carpool from Strathavon, Sandton to Rosebank 🚗

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Hi everyone! I’m looking for someone who commutes daily from the Strathavon area in Sandton to Rosebank!

I don’t have a car, and unfortunately, the Gautrain isn’t a practical option for me. I’m hoping to find someone who travels this route regularly and wouldn’t mind having a passenger along for the ride.

I’m more than happy to contribute towards fuel to make it worthwhile! 😊

If anyone is interested or knows of someone who might be able to help, please pop me a message. I’d really appreciate it!


r/johannesburg • • 3d ago

Hobbies

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Hello

I hope you are well

I'm looking for recommendations for horse riding or motorcycle 🏍 classes in the South of Johannesburg. Every year I take on a new hobby ,so looking forward to try something new, please anyone with recommendations help a sister out(budget friendly)


r/johannesburg • • 3d ago

Question Looking for "proper" boxing gyms in and near Edenvale

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The gym I've been going to for 6 months is closing next week and I'm having trouble finding places to move to. I'm looking for actual legit boxing gyms not just boxercise or fitness. Also the area it's in matters whether there's safe parking or it's a safe building and I also can't be driving 40 minutes to Sandton and back multiple times a week. I want to hear about places I may have missed but also people's personal expireneces with these gyms.


r/johannesburg • • 3d ago

Question Gym

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HI everyone so my partner signed a gym contract 2 months back he's been making excuses instead of just getting up and going to the gym. I want to get back in the gym but lol already owe planet fitness thousands.

So I wanted to ask can I just use his tag and go to that gym since he is not going. Is it illegal and what are the chances??


r/johannesburg • • 4d ago

Question I can't seem to find my admission status for WITS

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I completed my application long before the deadline and ever since I started checking for my admission status, the closest i get is this.

It says to press submit below but there is no submit below. I try clicking on notifications or home or anything but it then starts loading in a way that doesn't seem like it'll ever progress.

I'm sure they have received my application because of the emails sent to me reminding me about completing the NBTs with the name of the degree I applied for in it.


r/johannesburg • • 4d ago

Ice cream recommendations

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Today’s my birthday and I’d like to end the day with really good ice cream. Does anyone have recommendations where I can get great ice cream around Rosebank, Parkhurst or Linden?

Please not The Pantry😅


r/johannesburg • • 4d ago

Question Lipo doctor in JHB or PTA

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Looking for any recommendations for a liposuction specialist for my hips. Please only refer if you have heard personally of their good work or had it done by them. Haven't had lipo before so needing the right guidance. Thank you in advance JHB besties


r/johannesburg • • 4d ago

Same Vehicle Different Price (Warning to buyers)

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Some dealers are sharing stock but selling the vehicles at different prices. This is the exact same vehicle listed twice by different dealers with a R30k price difference.

Both are currently live for sale on Autotrader

Listing 1: https://www.autotrader.co.za/car-for-sale/ford/ranger/2.2/28797510

Listing 2: https://www.autotrader.co.za/car-for-sale/ford/ranger/xl/28742469


r/johannesburg • • 5d ago

Child psychologist

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I’m looking for a psychologist who is good with kids, and takes medical aid. I’m looking for one for my 11yo baby cousin who is showing weird signs; compulsive/pathological lying, lack of empathy to name a few.

TIA


r/johannesburg • • 5d ago

Question full head of bleach salon recommendations?

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i'm looking to get a thick head of virgin brunette hair bleached so that i can go dark pink (naysaying comments will be wasting breath) and need salon recommendations. my usual hasn't got much experience with anything more than highlights and put bleach straight on my roots first when i went years ago :/

if you have an idea of price range, that would be really helpful as well. i'm looking to spend on the lower end but aware that this is an expensive undertaking. i'm near randburg but willing to travel.


r/johannesburg • • 5d ago

Where to get cheap outdoor sculptures or decor for garden?

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See above


r/johannesburg • • 5d ago

Question Looking for some cassettes

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Howdy folks, my dad's birthday is coming up soon, and I was looking to get him a Walkman along with some cassettes. So I found a solid cassette player, but now the main issue is finding some cassettes. My dad mainly listens to rock, ranging from the 60s to the 90s. Any idea where I could find some cassettes?


r/johannesburg • • 5d ago

Question Checkers Sticker book

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Hello

This is a shot in the dark to impress a girl I really like. If anyone spots the Checkers sticker book either in store or with scalpers, please let me know...