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A few facts about Alexandria

  • Alexandria has a population of about 12,000.
  • It's part of the Eastern Cape.
  • It's about 843 km to Johannesburg, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Grahamstown, about 40 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Bathurst (42 km), Port Alfred (44 km) and Paterson (47 km).

A first date in Alexandria

In a small place like Alexandria, many people date someone from a nearby town too. Meeting halfway — in Grahamstown, for example — keeps it easy for both of you.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Alexandria

How far around Alexandria can I search?

Within 50 km of Alexandria there are 5 towns and cities — Grahamstown, Port Alfred and Bathurst among them — with more than 140,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Alexandria free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Alexandria and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Alexandria real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Alexandria?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in South Africa or abroad.

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