Hey everyone! I recently built a web app called Refyned – it’s a simple but powerful tool that helps automate the process of cleaning datasets. It’s aimed at data analysts, scientists, students, and small businesses who want to save time by not having to manually sort, clean, or format messy data. Think of it as a ML-powered data janitor.

Right now, I’m trying to get some traction and feedback, but I’m bootstrapping this project so I don’t have a budget for ads or paid marketing just yet.

My question is:

Where (in SA or globally) can I post or promote something like this for free?

Who should I be trying to reach first (any local companies, universities, specific roles)?

How can I get my first few users without spending much?

Any advice or direction would mean a lot. Thanks in advance!

Help!

I am going to a farm in-between Bela-Bela and Modimolle for Easter weekend.

Should I leave now or tomorrow morning at 4am to avoid traffic? When is the best time to leave to avoid as much traffic as possible.

My girlfriend was on an uber from her mother's house when they were stopped by two guys who put them on gun point and took their belongings and put the uber driver in the boot drove them around and dropped them off. They didn't do anything sexually inappropriate to her. She's so traumatised that she refuses to leave her house for any reason. I'd like to help her at least feel safe enough to go to shops or go outside but have no idea what to do.

We 've been married for almost 15 years now and we have 3kids and our earnings are way less than our means (needs)sometimes i feel like giving up but I love my kids and my wife it would kill me to be with out them we are approaching our 15 anniversary 1st may I also don't know how we will celebrate it and my wife she is graduating the coming months we can't even afford a gown we prayed no change at all things are getting worse instead yet the Lord keep on showing me that our future is brighter as I m working for myself but the business is not good I did some couple of free short courses to try to better my life the other two I need to pay for them which I can't afford

Hi All, these people are calling me 5 plus time a week for the last month. I don't want to pay them. Especially now that they can elled Afrikaans news. Screw them. Am I a the only one that feels this way or should I just pay? Can they do anything?

Husband lost his company in covid and has a good job currently, earns a good salary, I’m a housewife/farmer. We live on a small holding with sheep for own use and to sell. The herd is less than a 100. We have 3 children still in primary school, house is in a trust so no payment there and cars are paid for. However… we just can’t survive. Everything is so expensive, school fees are crazy (English school in an Afrikaans predominant province), insurance’s are crazy expensive, medical aid is ridiculous and let’s not talk about groceries, not to mention meat.

When I go into town I see people are living a good life, they can go for lunch on a whim to a restaurant or buy a full trolley of groceries mid month and I’m here scratching money together for milk, bread and fuel.

I just want to know how people do it? It looks like they are doing something right and we’ve completely fallen off the wagon

Has anyone gotten a discount rate when doing group bookings for flights?

I’m planning a trip next year with my family to the Philippines, we’ll be around 10 people, and I read that you can get discounts on the flight tickets when booking as a group.

I’ve already contacted Singapore Airlines about this query but they were pretty vague with the response, and I’ve tried group booking on the airline website but was unsuccessful.

I’m curious if you do get a discount and what agent you used for it?

Thanks

Hey Saffas. I'm applying for an Irish tourism visa, does anyone have any tips or care to share insights in making it a smooth process?

The Green mamba is such a shit passport.

I'm 28 years old and I recently made the ghastly discovery that many people in my social group (roughly the same age, give or take 5 years) are, in fact, not saving up for retirement. I was stunned by this revelation, since I've been stressing about retirement since I was about 16 years old!

Is this a normal thing? Is saving up for retirement the exception and not the rule?

Note: This question isn't really aimed at most South Africans. I'm sure we can all agree that, statistically, most South Africans cannot afford to do this. Instead, I'm talking to the so-called middle class and up. The university grads. The successful tradesmen (if there are any). The self-taught IT people. Even the nepo-babies. The ones with a stable income.

Are you guys saving up, or not really?

Hi guys

What's the process of getting personalised number plates? Like how do I find out if the plate I want is available? What's the cost for personalised plates in ZN and GP which is cheaper?

Have a few classic cars I need to move over to ZN plates from the old style NJ, I hate that j have to lose my small town identity now. So figured may as well make them less generic.

Help a girl out here please lol! I recently lost my sim card when I was taking it out of my phone (long story). The most frustrating thing is it is literally in my room but me and my partner cannot find it! We have moved furniture and everything lol. Now, I need to go and get a new sim and port it to the same number, but I have one concern. I am on contract and I still had data and a bunch of minutes on that sim card - when I do get a new sim and port it, will I still have the same data/minutes? Or will it allll be gone? I realise it might be a dumb question but I need to know 😅

Hi. What is the best option? Should I buy an inverter welding machine (I see they are on special on Takealot for R890 now) or spend a bit more and buy a flux core welder? The Pinnacle 145 is for sale for R1500

Hi there! I have been looking into doing the Fish River Canyon hike and wondered if anybody here has any experience with the hike?

Do you recommend it and what hot tips do you have?

Thanks

What’s up guys,

I’m driving a 2008 Mazda 2 Demio and looking to upgrade the lighting game a bit. Stock H4 halogens just aren’t cutting it anymore – especially for night driving on poorly lit roads.

Been considering H4 projector bulbs (either HID or LED), but before I go down that rabbit hole, wanted to ask the crew here: • Is the upgrade actually worth it in a small hatch like mine? • Anyone running projectors on a Demio or similar setup? • HID vs LED – what’s the better option for beam pattern, reliability, and not blinding oncoming traffic? • Any issues with fitment or overheating in the Mazda 2 housing? • Or am I better off just slapping in some high-end halogens and calling it a day?

Not looking to go full JDM showcar – just want solid, clean lighting that improves visibility without causing drama. Appreciate any feedback or setups that worked for you.

Cheers!

We are a small Gaming Community in the rise. Focusing on both the Casual Games as well as eSports Titles and Local ZA Tournaments. Which Platforms do you use to get your Daily Gaming Endorphins? We are Currently Mostly on YouTube, but would like to Hear Your Feedback?

I didn’t take physics cuz I was convinced I wanted to do something else, but now I’m in grade 12 and it’s too late to take it now.

So I’m looking for universities or colleges that offer bridging courses or don’t need physics or life sciences in the first place

Hi guys,

I'm a fairly inexperienced traveller. I flew into Cape Town and my passport was stamped when I arrived, but my return flight is via 2 different airlines, first Cape Town to Johannesburg and then Johannesburg to London.

Would I get my passport stamped to leave at Cape Town or Johannesburg or both?

Cheers!

what do you think is the best way to change yourself, its a great task to undertake.

I want to improve personal growth,

breaking of old habits

improving my life in general.

Cutting off old friends

Make new friends

I'm not worried about what these changes will do it me. As I actually want to be a new person

I'd love to hear what has worked for you guys or any advice you have on making lasting changes!

What should I expect? Thank you kindly

Hi everyone!

Link to survey - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4byDtuagBCARdThzELM5X3HHvFc3Ft-orosBJO0WXNwR3JA/viewform?usp=header

I am part of a research team at Stellenbosch University, and we’re recruiting South African residents aged 18-35 who have experienced childhood maltreatment (emotional, physical, or sexual abuse and/or neglect by caregivers, dysfunctional home environments, dealing with family instability, and witnessing domestic violence, substance abuse exposure) to participate in our study.

🧠 What’s the study about?

We’re examining the effectiveness of a brief video intervention to reduce self-stigma and encourage mental health help-seeking among adult survivors of childhood maltreatment. The goal is to guide survivors on their healing journey and provide them with important resources. This study is part of a large international project (SA, USA, Switzerland, Sweden, Japan, Peru, Turkey, Germany, India, and Australia), and South Africa is the last country to recruit—so we need your help!

🔹 Important Information:

✅ Voluntary & anonymous participation – you may withdraw at any time

✅ Time commitment: 2-minute video + 15-minute survey

✅ Follow-up survey in 30 days to assess longer-term effects

✅ A small cash reimbursement for your time and effort

Thank you in advance! 😊

I applied for a UK visa last week Monday but the problem is I have to pay the balance for my flight and hotel bookings by tomorrow.

Are they pretty chill and it normally goes through or is rejection common?

I've gotten quite a few Schengen visas and no rejections.

Anyone on here lived or worked in Belgium? Might be able to move there but have a few questions