Now live in the UK • More countries coming soon
Howziiit

Same Roots.
New Chapter.

The dating app for South Africans abroad. Cultural quiz to keep it real, GPS-verified, and SA community events to meet in person.

10
UK Cities
12
Quiz Questions
3
Event Tiers
100%
Saffa Verified

From download to watching the Boks together

Four steps. No fakers, no bots, just real South Africans.

1

Prove you're in the UK

GPS verification confirms you're really where you say you are. No VPNs, no overseas bot farms. Currently live in the UK, expanding soon.

2

Pass the quiz

Five questions about SA culture. What's a bunny chow? What does "just now" mean? If you know, you know. 4 out of 5 to get in.

3

Build your profile

SA-themed prompts like "My go-to braai order is..." and "The thing I miss most about home is..." — real conversation starters.

4

Discover and connect

Browse profiles sorted by your city, express interest, match, chat, and meet up at SA community events. Next thing you know, you're watching the Springboks with someone special.

Built for Saffas, by Saffas

Everything you need to find your person and your community.

GPS-Locked to the UK

Location verified at signup and periodically re-checked. Matches only with people in your country. City-based sorting puts locals first. Currently live in the UK.

Cultural Quiz Gate

12 SA culture questions, 5 random per attempt. Bunny chow, braai, loadshedding, takkies — if you're not a real Saffa, you're not getting in.

Real-Time Chat

Match and start chatting instantly. SA slang quick-replies, voice notes, and a custom sticker pack with springboks, braais, and biltong.

SA Community Events

Heritage Day braais, rugby screenings, biltong tastings. Three tiers: flagship events, verified host meetups, and venue partner experiences.

Photo Verification

Real-time selfie matched against your profile photos. Get the "Verified" badge. Upload your SA ID for the "Proudly South African" badge.

AI Moderation

Messages scanned for harassment and scams. Rate limiting blocks bots. Device fingerprinting prevents banned users from returning. Trust scoring rewards good behaviour.

Think you're a real Saffa?

Here's a taste. You'll need 4 out of 5 to get in.

What's a bunny chow?
A Curry in a hollowed-out bread loaf
B A pet rabbit
C A dance move
D A cocktail

What's lekker this week

Meet in person at SA community events near you.

Flagship
App-organised events
Heritage Day braais, Freedom Day parties, seasonal events
Verified Host
Community meetups
Rugby screenings, potjie nights, parkrun groups
Venue Partner
SA-friendly venues
Biltong tastings, wine evenings, watch parties at SA pubs

Simple, honest pricing

Free to use. Premium to unlock everything.

Monthly

£5/mo
Cancel anytime
  • Unlimited interests
  • See who liked you
  • Weekly profile boost
  • Advanced filters
  • Priority event RSVPs

Yearly

£55/yr
One month free
  • Unlimited interests
  • See who liked you
  • Weekly profile boost
  • Advanced filters
  • Priority event RSVPs

Ready to find your Saffa?

Download Howziiit and join South Africans abroad. Braais, biltong, and maybe a bit of love.