About Randburg
- Randburg is part of the Johannesburg urban area, about 13 km from the centre.
- About 340,000 people live here.
- Towns nearby: Midrand (18 km), Krugersdorp (23 km) and Thembisa (25 km).
Dating by city / South Africa / Gauteng / Johannesburg / Randburg
Singles in Randburg
No one from Randburg has a public profile here yet. Create yours and people nearby will be able to find you.
A first date in Randburg
Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Randburg. 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 Randburg: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Randburg?
Within 50 km of Randburg there are 16 towns and cities — Johannesburg, Pretoria and Benoni among them — with more than 13 million residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Randburg?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Randburg and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Randburg real people?
There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I date someone from outside Randburg?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.