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Brits at a glance

  • Brits is home to about 120,000 people, among the 50 largest places in South Africa.
  • It lies in the North West.
  • Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa, is about 68 km away.
  • Close by: Hartbeespoort (14 km), Letlhabile (18 km) and Ga-Rankuwa (22 km).

A first date in Brits

Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Brits. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.

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.

Dating in Brits: questions and answers

How far around Brits can I search?

Within 50 km of Brits there are 11 towns and cities — Pretoria, Soshanguve and Ga-Rankuwa among them — with more than 3.3 million residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Brits free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Brits 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 Brits 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 Brits?

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

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