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About Soshanguve

  • Soshanguve is among the ten largest cities in South Africa; about 870,000 people live here.
  • It's part of Gauteng.
  • It's about 81 km to Johannesburg, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: Ga-Rankuwa (19 km), Hammanskraal (20 km) and Letlhabile (26 km).

First-date ideas for Soshanguve

For a first meeting in Soshanguve, keep it simple: coffee in the centre, a walk in a park or along the main street, maybe a small concert. An hour is enough to know whether you want a second date.

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 Soshanguve

Who can I meet near Soshanguve?

Within 50 km of Soshanguve there are 9 towns and cities — Pretoria, Brits and Hammanskraal among them — with more than 3.4 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Soshanguve?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Soshanguve 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 Soshanguve 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 meet someone who doesn't live in Soshanguve?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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