South African life hacks that everyone should know
You can always trust South Africans to be open and honest with their feedback.
South Africans know how to convene when it comes to sharing their thoughts.
If anything, using their knowledge or should we say 'opinions' for good is the way to go. This is what one person managed to do when they posted on the South African group on Reddit.
The post read: "What is a South African 'Life Hack' everyone should know?"
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South Africans came to the post with their life hacks and people were impressed.
One comment got noticed more than others and people were happy to upvote it.
It read: "Share your Wifi password with the guys doing patrols for the local security company - they'll spend an inordinate amount of time hanging out in front of your house or your driveway checking their WhatsApp/FB/TikTok and, consequently, your house will be the safest place in the neighbourhood." (Reddit)
Everyone was happy to try this out but then someone made a good comment - this would considerably slow down their line speed... #JustSaying
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Check out some of the other life hacks that were put forth. Courtesy of Reddit.
- "2pm every day Woolies puts out their meat that expires on the day for 30% off. Although I think everyone knows this now, because I've seen people awkwardly lurking around the fridges from 13:45 pretending to shop for other stuff while they wait for the meat specials to come out, trying not to look desperate."
- "This one is for my Gauteng homies: Waterfall Licencing Department in Midrand. Don't try renew your driver's licence anywhere else. That place is on another level. No other government department is functioning as well as it is."
- "You only get directions from a petrol attendant, taxi driver or street merchant with a stall selling fresh produce of some sort."
- "Keep a tiny container of Vicks next to your bed and in your car for mosquito bites. Once in 2003 I was desperate and had nothing else on me to help with the itchy bites and so tried Vicks. It worked so well, I've been telling everyone since then. I'm convinced I discovered this hack."
- "Resting b*tch face is essential to your survival when out and about."
- "Always purchase the max prepaid electricity on the lowest tier for your municipality provided it carries over. It buffers inflation and winter usage. If you are on FNB, up your game and pay for electricity with eBucks too."
- "When you’re in a dodgy area, stop with about 5m space with the car in front of you - gives you time to manoeuvre if someone is at your window"
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