I said Nah, things started getting frisky, I went to the cops, I didn't get help there. They told me that it's a conspiracy. Lol!
My property was getting affected. So I had to beef up my personal and property security.
And so I did.
Now it's better, but I still move with caution
Women are not angels... including our mothers. The sooner we teach our sons, the better they can manage expectations later.
For some of us, it broke us to learn later on in life that women are just as vile as men, & cause as much pain.
@HopePerfect_Dla People scream “renting is wasting money”
then spend 20 years paying interest to a bank.
Cute logic.
A house is only a good investment
if the numbers make sense.
Ownership without cash flow
is just expensive pride.
@KhanyisaniNtul4@lovelicko Here is a question, what would be the actual value given the life span of the house?
Would the house in question bought brand new or second or third hand?
Will the value have increased that much at the end of the payment period?
Marriage is probably the most important decision you’ll ever make. The right one can provide the best life ever possible. The wrong one can completely destroy your life!
South Africa’s poor public service delivery isn’t due to poor governance.
To the contrary, it’s a result of too good governance and the meticulous “fiscal responsibility” measures.
The government just allows the “poor governance” narratives because the real cause, i.e. the fact that they neglect public services because that keeps the markets happy, is not something they’re willing to get into.
You see, if the public keeps believing that the issue is money being stolen or misused, the solution is simply “better management”.
But if the public realises the issue is not enough money being allocated, they might demand a radical shift in economic policy, such as wealth taxes or aggressive deficit spending, which would spook the very markets the government is trying to appease.
In short, South Africa has made a political choice to prioritise macroeconomic stability and market confidence over public service delivery and redistribution. Simple and plain.
The “governance” narrative is convenient because it deflects from this fundamental choice about who the economy serves.
The officials at the South African Reserve Bank and National Treasury aren’t buffoons who don’t know how to enforce good governance. In fact, they are regarded as some of the most technically proficient civil servants in the world. When they implement inflation targeting or primary budget cuts, they are doing it because their primary “customer” is the global bond market, not the citizen.
By allowing the “poor governance” discourse to dominate, the state shifts the blame from policy, which is intentional, to incompetence, which just needs “better people and governance”.
What I’m saying here is clear when you look at the numbers. Even as the population grows and the need for services rises, the real per capita spending on things like health and municipal services has been stagnating or declining for years. You cannot “fight corruption” or “good govern” your way out of this. Just ask Minister Aaron Motsoaledi.
The thing about buying property in affluent South African suburbs—like, let’s say Bryanston—is that it often feels like an elaborate inside joke no one let you in on. You walk into a 40-year-old house, sitting on 10,000 square meters of land, priced at a cool R11 million, and think, “Oh wow, maybe it’s a steal.” But then you actually look at it.
The structure hasn’t been touched since the 80s, unless you count a questionable paint job from 2003. The pipes groan like they’re begging to be put out of their misery. And the foundation? Let’s just say if a strong gust of wind had an attitude that day, you might be rebuilding from scratch.
So now, not only are you paying R11 million for this “hidden gem,” but you’re also signing up to throw another R3 to R5 million into renovations—basically building the house you actually want to live in. And that’s when the math stops mathing.
At what point do we stop pretending that these homes are still homes and not just overvalued land listings with nostalgia baked into the price tag? If you, the seller, didn’t think it was worth fixing in the last four decades, why am I suddenly expected to see the potential you ignored?
Moral of the story: If a house is old enough to have witnessed multiple economic recessions, maybe it should be sold as land—not as some crumbling utopia wrapped in a “luxury property” price tag. Because at the end of the day, it’s not a bargain. It’s just a very expensive construction project waiting to happen.
As of early 2026, Statistics South Africa has set the upper-bound poverty line at R2846 per person per month.
This means individuals with a total monthly income below R2846 cannot afford enough food and non-food items. In May 2024, this was R1634, a 74% increase.
The current lower-bound poverty line is at R1415. This means people earning less than this can only afford basic food calories, but not necessary non-food items like clothing.
Meanwhile, the food poverty line is R855, meaning anyone with a monthly income below this cannot afford basic essential daily calories.
66.7% of South Africans live below the upper-bound poverty line.
I’m sorry but this is such a disingenuous take. also, for context, her dad’s a doctor, educated and lives a comfortable life. Her husband is one of the most successful African musicians. It’s okay to acknowledge that such takes are from a place of privilege
@big_SAUCEEY@lavidaNOTA And what did I say to that?
I said no one butchered anyone. And I asked you how?
And now I don't care.
As your boy Hov would say " Go somewhere and play"
I'm busy in real life
@big_SAUCEEY@lavidaNOTA Dawg you can't even explain or prove your claim.
You guys come here and expect everyone to agree with you and as soon as someone asks why or how or what do you mean, you break down.
It's alright though 🤣