Recent content by thriel

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    Should magic mushrooms (psilocybin) be legalised in SA?

    I think there’s definitely a case for legalizing psilocybin, especially when you look at how it’s being used for mental health treatments.
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    MVNO data price comparison

    I've been with them for a bit now, and the data prices are killer compared to what Capitec Connect was offering.
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    Billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s mining giant in trouble

    Maaaaan, can't stop laughing.
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    South Africa is out of money

    What the primeminister says?
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    What is your opinion on South Africa's National Health Insurance (NHI) plan?

    Corruption and poor management have already weakened public healthcare, and making private hospitals part of a broken system won’t fix things. I can see why people are skeptical, especially given how other government projects have turned out. For those who can afford private health coverage...
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    Anyone other Banks doing the Nedbank thing?

    That’s really annoying, especially with how useful things like Revolut and crypto are for travel. I’ve had similar issues with my bank too, restricting access to digital wallets and crypto. It seems like a lot of banks are tightening up their policies after the whole terrorism funding situation...
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    Keep prepaid Vodacom SIM active when abroad

    From my experience, most providers require some form of activity, like sending an SMS or making a short call, but it's not always clear what qualifies. For one of my SIMs, I set up a small recurring bundle (like a daily WhatsApp bundle) to ensure it stayed active. That way, I wasn’t wasting...
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    Chinese cars, are they as bad as everyone thinks?

    I’ve had the chance to test a few Chinese cars over the years, and honestly, it’s been a bit of a mixed bag. The Geely Cross was surprisingly decent—nothing special, but solid enough for what it is. On the other hand, I drove a Chery QQ a while back, and yeah, that was a nightmare. The one I...
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    "Duplicate receipt"

    A duplicate receipt is essentially a copy of the original receipt given to a customer when they pay off part or all of a balance they owe. I’ve seen this used a lot in businesses where people have accounts, like at stores or service providers. The shop keeps a record of the payment, and the...
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    Buying a new house

    Calculate taxes related to the sale and purchase, especially depreciation benefits that might apply.
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    Vehicle Certificate of Registration Replacement Copy

    A couple of years ago, I had to track down the registration papers for my old car to sell it. Turns out, I never did the final step to transfer ownership after paying it off, which just complicated things when I applied for a duplicate. The whole process was a headache, with back-and-forth calls...
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    South African software development outsourcing companies roundup - February 2023

    I’ve worked with a couple of software development companies, and from my experience, the best one depends on what you're looking for,some excel at employee culture, while others are all about technical expertise. I’ve heard good things about BBD and Entelect, but like any company, it really...
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    What are your go-to foods when you have an upset stomach?

    For me, when my stomach is off, I usually go for plain white rice or mashed potatoes with just a little bit of salt. They’re easy to digest and don’t make my stomach feel worse. If I really struggle to eat, I stick to peppermint tea or ginger tea—both seem to settle nausea pretty fast. I’ve...
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    Voice recorder apps that can use an external 3.5mm mic

    I’ve had a similar issue with external mics not being recognized on some devices before. It’s really frustrating when apps don’t allow you to select the external mic, but from what I’ve seen, it often comes down to hardware compatibility. A splitter like others have mentioned might solve the...
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    What laptop backpack do you recommend?

    If you're looking for something durable, I'd suggest going for a backpack with reinforced straps and strong zippers. I had a cheap one a few years back that fell apart within months, so now I only go for well-stitched, padded ones. Something with a discreet design is also a plus so it doesn’t...
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