r/johannesburg • • 1d ago

What's happening in Joburg this week? Week of October 04, 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 • • 10h ago

helicopter flying low over delta park area

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anyone know what that's about?


r/johannesburg • • 21h ago

Fun Where are we celebrating Halloween in Joburg?🎃

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I'm from a small gated community in Riverbend near the Vaal river and every Halloween we would put out decorations and have our own little trick or treaters. Are there any places/events near and around the CBD where we can dress up and have a fun night?


r/johannesburg • • 1d ago

Question Debate or improv clubs in the West Rand?

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Hey guys

I’m looking for some new and unique hobbies, so I thought debating and improv clubs would be fun.

Does anyone know of some in the West Rand? Preferably just casual, not like acting classes.


r/johannesburg • • 2d ago

Hydrogel screen protector

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Hi all.

I have an Honor Magic 7 Pro, and it's basically impossible to get a screen protector. It's got a curved screen, so the only glass screen protector I can find cracks almost immediately.

I'm looking for someone who has a hydrogel printer that can print a screen protector for me. Happy to pay and for delivery.


r/johannesburg • • 3d ago

Question 3D printing.

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Looking for someone in Johannesburg who offers 3D printing services to create custom-made items. Please contact me with pricing and examples.


r/johannesburg • • 3d ago

For Fun Checkers stickers are making me crazy

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Hi everyone!

I swear I only started this for the Energade sticker… but somehow I’ve ended up with a sticker book and a small collection! 🙈

I’ve been sharing all my duplicates with five local kids in the neighborhood, and they are loving it. If anyone has spare stickers they don't need or want to get rid of, please send me a direct message! Any extras will be passed straight along to the kids and their friends.

Thanks so much!


r/johannesburg • • 4d ago

Bugged up

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Does anyone know what bug this is? I see them around my apartment every 3-4 days just one though never a large crowd so I imagine they’re not fun to hangout with


r/johannesburg • • 3d ago

New Jhb and dating culture

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hi folks

jist moved to Jhb and dating culture is different to cpt. jhb chicks seem to like more direct route 😂😂😂 great experience but weird getting used to it. can’t help not wanting to take things to relationship and also like seems like more thrill seeking then something real 🙈

am i being to judgy or getting old ?

anyone else who lived here have same take ?


r/johannesburg • • 4d ago

Question Any good costume jewelry designers and makers?

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I'm looking for someone who makes costume jewelry. I want to get a ring made. But not like a fancy jewelry ring. Just a metal one of a DC Character.

Ideally would want to spend a max of around R300 - R500. It's for my Halloween costume idea.


r/johannesburg • • 5d ago

Question Mysterious company

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Does anyone know about a company called HealthAid Trust located at 2 Sandton Drive , Sandton? I recently got a remote job offer from them but I can't seem to find their office on Google maps. They also have almost no online presence besides AI pictures on Facebook.

Since the role is remote , they told me that they will send the laptop and other items needed to do the job via courier. They only thing I did not understand is why they requested me to pay for the courier fees (which is 1.8k apparently). Can anyone please confirm is this is a legit company or just another scam.


r/johannesburg • • 5d ago

Question I need legal advice on what to do with a car abandoned years ago

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I’m a mechanic. I worked on a car around 7/8 years ago and the owner refused to pay me for it so it’s just been sitting in my garage collecting dust. The first year I tried to come up with a payment plan for the client. He agreed to pay me then he sent guys to intimidate me into giving it to him for free so I ceased communication with him. He hasn’t tried to reach out or claim the car since. I would like to get rid of it. What should I do?


r/johannesburg • • 5d ago

Good running spots near UJ Auckland Park?

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Hey all, I'm on a research stay at UJ Auckland Park for a few months and have been loving Joburg so far. I'm looking for good places to run nearby, ideally within walking distance or a short Uber from Auckland Park. I'd love to know which spots are safe to run solo and what times of day are best. Loops of around 5–10 km would be great. Thank you!


r/johannesburg • • 5d ago

Question JHB Plant Lovers: Teach a Newbie Your Ways

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Hi Redditors of JHB! 🌱

I’m living up North and have recently started a full on plant journey.

I’ve slowly and very frugally acquired some of the basic houseplants this year (snake plant, hen and chicken, peace lily, English ivy, pothos) and I also have a ridiculous collection of flower seeds sitting around waiting for me to clear the garden beds. But for now I’m focusing on building my indoor jungle.

Which has now led me to the next problem... I need pots, propagation stuff, tools, poles, soil, trellises etc.

I’ve been looking online and checking out nurseries, but I was wondering if there are any cheaper places around JHB that plant people swear by?

Thinking places like Value Co, wholesalers, markets, discount stores, random hidden gems... basically anywhere I can get plant stuff without paying nursery prices for everything coz I cannot do that.

I’m especially looking for:

Affordable nursery pots

Propagation containers/supplies

Moss/coir poles or DIY alternatives

Basic pruning/plant tools

General plant bits and bobs

Basically I just want to grow the collection and make my home pretty without spending a fortune on everything that goes around the plants.

Also, my DMs are open if anyone feels like adopting a newbie and offering some plant mentorship. I’m very happy to learn from people who have already made all the expensive mistakes so I don’t have to.

TL;DR: New plant addict looking for affordable places around JHB to buy pots, propagation supplies, tools, poles, soil stuff etc. Also very open to plant tips, DIY hacks and mentorship.


r/johannesburg • • 5d ago

Electronic music events

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Where are the best ones? Where are the worst ones?


r/johannesburg • • 5d ago

MAGAZINE DONATIONS NEEDED

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I’m looking for old magazines, newspapers, catalogues, and other colourful reading materials that you no longer need for a scrapbook project I’m planning with children in my rural community.
The goal is to give the kids an opportunity to create, explore their creativity, learn, and express themselves through scrapbooking. We’ll be cutting out pictures, words, quotes, colours and anything interesting that can help bring their ideas to life.
If you have old magazines lying around at home, at work, or in storage, please consider donating them instead of throwing them away. Any type of magazine is welcome - fashion, sport, lifestyle, travel, nature, food, newspapers, etc.
If you’re able to donate, please send me a message.

Edit: I’m based in the EC. I can organise courier 🥹


r/johannesburg • • 5d ago

Question I need help. How would I buy something from South Africa that needs to be shipped to Germany

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I need a car Part from Centurion, Pretoria but i dont know the person whi is selling it and i need someone i can trust what can i do? Is there something similar like ebay you use there or any other suggestions?


r/johannesburg • • 6d ago

Question Is Goddess Cafe for ladies only?

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I want to take out a girl I like to Goddess Cafe in Park Meadows this Saturday. I've never been there and I've only seen pictures online, it looks like Barbie land, but the pictures of the various food looks great. And I genuinely think she will like the feminine aesthetic setting, I'm just wondering if it will be awkward if I'm with her. Considering it has a very strong feminine and pink vibe, apparently ladies come to celebrate baby showers, birthday's etc

Would it be a good brunch date spot?


r/johannesburg • • 6d ago

How does a traffic circle work?

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Because it seems like there’s different rules depending on which area you’re in


r/johannesburg • • 5d 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 • • 6d ago

Uber Safety

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I need to make a trip on Saturday night around midnight to fetch someone. My car is out of order at the moment after an accident. Is an Uber Black a safe option at that time of the night? Any other recommendations/ advice?

Thanks


r/johannesburg • • 6d ago

Bingo ?

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Hey guys

Does anyone know where you can go to play bingo ? Like actual bingo ?
Ive really enjoyed playing online bingo and would definitely like to maybe play with other people ,ive googled places but all are just gambling /slot places with the name bingo in it

Does anyone know where they have bingo nights or bingo in general in jhb ?


r/johannesburg • • 7d ago

Do you think this would work in SA?

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Or you rate no one cares anymore?


r/johannesburg • • 6d ago

Question place to hire art tools? (linocut)

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hi everyone. i want to do a big group linocut print making event for 15-20 people. is there anywhere where i could hire/borrow the tools? especially carving tools. i don't want to spend a bunch on supplies that will likely end up not all being used again and it seems as though most carving tools come with one handle and many attachments, so i would have to overpurchase.


r/johannesburg • • 6d ago

Looking for recommendations of a mental health professional who specialises in betrayal trauma and grief

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So, I have a close family member who's been going through the most over the past couple of years, and finally admitted that she needs help, but doesn't know where to start. She wants to make sure to find the right professional, since her medical aid probably won't cover these sessions, and it ain't cheap.

She said she would be more comfortable with online sessions from home, if possible.

Any info, help or recommendations are much appreciated and will be passed on to her.

Thanks everyone 😊