r/askSouthAfrica

85k members
r/askSouthAfrica is a subreddit with 85k members. The community frequently discusses south africa, travel, health, money, and job, and they frequently recommend/review lip oil, coffee machine, and dog insurance.
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

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

Dog Insurance

10 reviews
#1
Dotsure
5.0 from 4 reviews
#2
CoverSearch
5.0 from 2 reviews
#3
MediPet
4.5 from 2 reviews

Member Growth in r/askSouthAfrica

Yearly
+22k members(34.6%)

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Last updated: June 30, 2026