r/askSouthAfrica

83k members
r/askSouthAfrica is a subreddit with 83k members. The community frequently discusses south africa, travel, health, money, and job, and they frequently recommend/review lip oil, maternity, and coffee machine.
Thinking of visiting and wondering what to do? Looking for something locally? Ask anything to get a perspective or answer from a South African perspective. This is a sub for casual questions, not for political discussions.

Popular Topics in r/askSouthAfrica

#1

South Africa

24 posts
#2

Travel

15 posts
#3

Health

11 posts
#4

Money

9 posts
#5

Job

8 posts
#6

Education

7 posts
#7

Family

6 posts
#8

Advice

6 posts
#9

Legal

6 posts
#10

Technology

6 posts

Products Discussed in r/askSouthAfrica

Lip Oil

13 reviews
#1
Vaseline
5.0 from 2 reviews
#2
Palmer's
5.0 from 1 review
#3
Carmex
4.0 from 1 review

Maternity

12 reviews
#1
H&M
3.7 from 3 reviews
#2
SHEIN
3.3 from 3 reviews
#3
Mama Magic
3.0 from 1 review

Coffee Machine

10 reviews
#1
Breville Barista Express
5.0 from 2 reviews
#2
Philips Espresso Machine
4.0 from 1 review
#3
Saeco 6585/00
4.0 from 1 review

Member Growth in r/askSouthAfrica

Yearly
+24k members(39.7%)

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Last updated: June 2, 2026