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A few facts about Matsavana

  • Matsavana has a population of about 5,200.
  • It lies in the Mpumalanga region.
  • It's about 357 km to Johannesburg, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Mbombela, about 78 km away.
  • Close by: Thulamahashe (12 km), Oakley (12 km) and Thulamahashi (12 km).

A first date in Matsavana

Everyone in Matsavana knows the local café, which is exactly why it works for a first date: public, easy to find, no pressure. A walk around town can come after.

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 Matsavana: questions and answers

How far around Matsavana can I search?

Within 50 km of Matsavana there are 36 towns and cities — Mkhuhlu, Calcutta and Dwarsloop among them — with more than 440,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Matsavana free on YADate?

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

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

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