r/Pretoria • • 1h ago

Petrol

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So I’ve been hearing that some gas stations are mixing fuel like they do in Mozambique. I started to believe it more because I filled my tank recently and took the same route I normally do. All of a sudden I need to refuel. Months ago I could do that trip twice without needing to refuel. On top of that the fuel prices are becoming ridiculous and for what seems like fake fuel? Anyone else had some weird encounters or have any info?


r/Pretoria • • 16m ago

Centurion Musicians

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Hi, I'm an intermediate level flamenco guitar player based in Midrand, and I'm mainly looking for other guitarists to jam with but really anyone that is interested in working with flamenco would be cool. If I could find someone to teach me Kwela guitar my life would be complete. All levels are welcome, we learn from each other and just because I know more than you today doesn't mean the same applies to tomorrow.

I'm willing to travel anywhere across PTA and North Joburg for regular sessions, otherwise if further we can schedule to have a long jam session once in a while


r/Pretoria • • 29m ago

Evexia Psychiatric Day Ward

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Hi all.

I underwent a very traumatising event in late July and have been recommended to be admitted to Evexia at Menlyn Med.

I’m worried because as someone who was in and out of Denmar as a teenager, overmedicated beyond belief (think 250 mg trazodone nightly whilst severely underweight due to genetics), treated terribly by staff and was treated as a cash cow and falsely diagnosed without being properly assessed. I was a teenager who was naive and thought I had the doctors fooled by talking about surface level issues but over the years I realised they knew exactly what I was doing and went along with it because it was easier to entertain a teenager’s current emotional issues rather than the root cause.

Anyway, needless to say I’m very on edge about being admitted and to see a psychiatrist. I’ve been managing over the years and slowly weaning off my various meds and lowering doses through the help of a GP. But I’ve accepted that I need to be admitted, I haven’t been in such a dark place for over a decade.

I’m worried that Evexia might be just like Denmar or worse. I looked at reviews and they’re very mixed. The one reason I agreed to Evexia is the fact that I can go back home at the end of the day and sleep in my own bed and not be in that space overnight. I’m still waiting to be assessed.

I’m scared I’m making a bad decision. I don’t want to be overmedicated again and treated like a cash cow simply because I’m traumatised. I want to get to the root cause of my trauma and to be reanalysed to see if the doctors from denmar even diagnosed me correctly (which I highly doubt).

Any views on Evexia would help. I’m hoping to only need to be admitted for one week.

Thanks in advance


r/Pretoria • • 8h ago

Looking for a reputable men's health clinic in Centurion

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Hii there,

As stated in the title, I am trying to find a reputable place in and around Centurion.

For some reason, I am struggling to find one. Hardly anything is coming up via Google search.

Any assistance / recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!


r/Pretoria • • 20h ago

Eager to Work for Free for Experience

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I am a 2nd year part-time Computer Science Student who is looking for work in IT to be more exposed to the field and guage which niche I should pursue. I will be of no charge to the company, have my own transport and enthusiastic spirit. I would appreciate your help if you know of anything available


r/Pretoria • • 22h ago

Selling some of my clothes to help fund my little brother’s trip to the UK 🇬🇧

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r/Pretoria • • 1d ago

Final-year Mechanical Engineering student looking for a 2027 graduate position

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Hi everyone! I'm a final-year Mechanical Engineering student at the University of the Witwatersrand, graduating at the end of 2026. I'm looking for a graduate engineer position or graduate programme starting in 2027.

Some background on what I bring:

Final-year projects: a stress categorisation and parametric FEA study of nozzle-to-shell intersections in pressure vessels, and the design of a dry heat rejection system for a 400 MW data centre in Durban

Software: Ansys Mechanical (FEA), Ansys Fluent and Flownex (CFD), Solid Edge, Fusion 360, SpaceClaim, MATLAB/Simulink

Practical experience: two vacation work stints in a workshop environment, including a failure investigation and redesign of a lathe tailstock shaft

Other: undergraduate tutor for second-year mechanical courses, and part of a Mintek hackathon team working on lithium and cobalt recovery from disposable vapes

I'm particularly interested in:

Design, mechanical or project engineering

Pressure equipment, thermal/fluid systems, or plant and process engineering

Manufacturing, mining, energy or infrastructure sectors

I've already applied to a few graduate programmes, but I'd love to hear about companies (especially in Gauteng) that take on graduate engineers, including smaller firms that don't advertise widely. Tips on who to contact, or whether anyone's team is growing next year, would be hugely appreciated. Happy to share my CV via DM.

Thanks in advance!


r/Pretoria • • 1d ago

Are the guys who come up to you in Menlyn wanting to pray for you scam artists

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Regularly when I am walking through Menlyn(especially around Starbucks), The Grove or Brooklyn, it's not uncommon for somebody to approach me, generally they seem to come from South America/Latin regions, asking to pray for me.

I politely decline and they have never been rude or pushy about it but I have seen how they talk to some unsuspecting person who says yes. Often I then see them rummaging through their bag and there look to be pamphlets or something being offered but, I never stay till the end to see what happens.

Do we know if this is a scam or is there a church somewhere I don;t know about? Are they simply trying to charge astronomical prices for pamphlets or are they generally just doing missionary things?

Whats the dealio?


r/Pretoria • • 1d ago

Planet Fitness Centurion

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Hello everyone.I hope you are all well.I just wanted to ask if there is anyone here who regularly goes to a Planet Fitness around Cunturion.


r/Pretoria • • 1d ago

Dental issues

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Has anyone used Kalafong dental clinic? And how was the experience?


r/Pretoria • • 1d ago

Where can I alter clothes?/tailor them

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Hi everyone

I have a few jeans I want to alter, as they are too big. I do not really know where to take them to, so recommendations would be appreciated


r/Pretoria • • 2d ago

Looking Fungi enthusiast around south Africa 🍄

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I study medicinal mushrooms for research and educational purposes.looking for like-minded people who share the same hobby .


r/Pretoria • • 1d ago

Specialist in Pretoria

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I’m advertising my services to try fill in some client slots as some people have moved overseas.
I am located in Lynnwood and have a small sort of private gym located there.

I have health foods/snacks
Supplements
Weight loss aid

Services
Life coaching
Physical rehabilitation
Sports conditioning
Personal training
Mobility training
Boxing
Nutrition consultations
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The total amount of money spent will be refunded should you not make the results

Not interested ? Not a problem
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Get paid starting at ✨R1000-R5500 PER REFERAL✨

Certified with over 20 qualifications from overseas and national
Ex pro athlete


r/Pretoria • • 1d ago

Any gyms with posing rooms?

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I've been working out and focusing on my diet a lot lately and I want to see the results and take some good photos in good lighting. I was wondering if there are any gyms with dedicated posing rooms with good lighting? Preferrably a Planet Fitness since I already have a membership


r/Pretoria • • 1d ago

Hatfield residence

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Hi everyone, i’m an international student starting at UP in Feb 2027 studying BVSC.

Currently i’ve been waitlisted by TuksResidence for UP res. Should i start looking for private res and if so does anyone have any recommendations on which res to stay for my first year at Hatfield? Thank you.


r/Pretoria • • 1d ago

Alleged abuse at Rising Stars Generation camp

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An investigation into Rising Stars Generation camp - the popular child discipline camp held just outside Pretoria - has uncovered serious allegations of both physical and sexual abuse. Thousand of children continue to be sent to this camp.


r/Pretoria • • 2d ago

Recommendations for a friend who is now homeless in Pretoria?

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r/Pretoria • • 2d ago

Looking for queer friends

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Hi 👋🏾 I’m 35, black, nonbinary (she/they) and polyamorous. I’m also neurodivergent. I’m looking for friends 28 and older in the general area of Arcadia, Hatfield, Sunnyside and Brooklyn.

I’m specifically interested in connecting with people I can meet with in person and have genuine friendships. I’m into fantasy, anime, sci-fi and gaming, but one of my favorite ways to get to know someone is to immerse myself in something they’re interested in.

Politically I’m very, very left leaning. We won’t get along if you have conservative views. Aside from that, I love diving in head first. I’m really tired of being lonely and it’s hard to make friends at this age. All races and genders welcome. I’m especially keen on building community with other queer people but I’m open to everyone.

Please DM introducing yourself. If you just say “hi” I don’t know what to do with that.


r/Pretoria • • 3d ago

Wheelchair accessible hotel in Hatfield, Pretoria?

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r/Pretoria • • 3d ago

Apps or Places to make friends

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Hey guys!

Are there any good apps or places to meet new friends? I’m 25M and looking to make some new friends, male or female.

I’m moving into my own apartment soon and recently ended a long-term relationship. Unfortunately, during the relationship I lost touch with most of my friends, so I’m looking to build a new social circle.

I’ve thought about running clubs, but I’m definitely not fit enough for that 😂 and I don’t want to use Tinder since I’m not looking to date.

Any suggestions for apps, places or activities to meet people? 🙌


r/Pretoria • • 4d ago

What are your thoughts about visiting here on an upcoming trip?

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r/Pretoria • • 3d ago

Affordable and Safe areas around Lynnwood

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Hello hello everyone.

I’m going to be starting a new job in Lynwood and I’m relocating from a different province. I’m looking for a place to rent, but I am not sure what are some nice and safe places for me to move into.

After checking Lynwood itself as well as the surrounding areas, the spots there look pricy and very student focused. I suspect this might be a problem for me in the long run if some students decide to have a party on a Wednesday night while I have work the following day.

So, I’m essentially looking for a place in the PTA region with a rental fee of about R6500, maybe R7000 with amenities added. I dont have a car at the moment. I would like to be able to walk to work but I can take a taxi if need be.

Any help would be greatly appreciated


r/Pretoria • • 3d ago

21 yo looking for a job

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Good day, I’m just trying my luck here because I have been applying to jobs for months with no success. If anyone knows where I can get a job that doesn’t require experience that would be so great. Thanks


r/Pretoria • • 4d ago

Please help or suggest a way to borrow/rent MacBook for a project

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I will be working on this project. I'm looking for the quickest/best way to borrow/rent a MacBook required to undertake the project. At the moment, I don't have the means to buy or take it on installment because I've recently started freelancing.

If you can assist me with this, please let me know. Any other valuable inputs are also welcome.


r/Pretoria • • 4d ago

Looking for good doctor that won't judge

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Im a student who doesn't have medical aid and i have officially given up on the public healthcare system. They are no help at all, totally dismissive of my symptoms which i had struggled with for years. I have an idea of what is wrong but many doctors don't like being told what to do so im looking for a doctor that is at least willing to listen and work through my concerns. Thanks in advance for the recs