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5 best online dating sites in South Africa

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South Africa is a great place to live in. It is often referred to as a ‘Rainbow country’ because it comprises of people from various ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.


The best part about having individuals from diverse backgrounds is that it makes dating just as exciting. Presently, online dating has evolved into one of the commonly used methods to discover good friends and potential soulmates.

Even though one can always go out to popular places like night clubs, restaurants, churches, shopping malls, and movie theatres to meet people, online matchmaking sites still remain the most popular and convenient way to meet hotties in a few clicks.

What is the best dating site for free? With this article that we have put together, you will no longer have to regularly search the internet as we explore the 5 best online dating service providers, some of which you can enjoy at no cost.

1. Afrointroductions.com

Afrointroductions is a rare gen for meeting singles whether you are in South Africa, the US or UK. Dating online can be very sketchy and dodgy, but afrointroductions has many eager singles ready to meet up. Like any other online dating site, they’ll require you to sign up and fill out your information and the questions are way too easy to answer

2. SouthAfricaCupid.com

This online dating site is under that same Cupid media family as Afrointroductions.com. The only difference is that SouthAfricanCupid members are more seriously focused on long-term relationship than other sites. The sign up process is also easy and quick, you can decide whether you want to complete your profile. Every once in a while you’ll have to answer a couple of questions in order to stay ahead of everything

3. Okcupid.com

This online veteran is quiet popular in South Africa as well as around the globe. With this site you can find anything from a serious relationship to a fun one-time date. Although it is a dating side, it is also a great place to find new people to hang out with. The whole sign up process can take you 5 to 30 minutes depending on how much information you want to give to the site

4. DatingBuzz

datingBuzz was launched and rebranded in 2002. This site has a classy visual design that pleases the eye and doesn’t overwhelm. For every profile you view, DatingBuzz will give you a match compatibility percentage. That percentage will measure how suitable you are for the preferred candidate.

5. Tinder

Tinder dating app is one of the most popular matchmaking sites not only in South Africa but in many countries as well. The best part is that it completely free as well, unless you want to subscribe to payable packages. Signing up for Tinder is super easy and in just 15 minutes or less your account is up and ready. Whenever you see someone you like, you swipe right for ‘yes’ and left for ‘no’. You can only chat with the other party if you both swipe right.

You can always check out the normal and random places to meet new people, however, online dating has become one of the easiest ways to connect with singles. So if you want to meet a new possible partner, start your online dating adventure.

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