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A few facts about Tekwane

  • About 18,000 people live in Tekwane.
  • It lies in the Mpumalanga region.
  • Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa, is about 321 km away.
  • For a bigger city, Mbombela is about 18 km away.
  • Close by: White River (21 km), Matsulu (22 km) and Barberton (36 km).

A first date in Tekwane

In a small place like Tekwane, many people date someone from a nearby town too. Meeting halfway — in Mbombela, 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.

Dating in Tekwane: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Tekwane?

More than 330,000 people live within 50 km of Tekwane, in 10 towns and cities including Mbombela, Barberton and Matsulu. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Tekwane?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Tekwane or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Tekwane real people?

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 Tekwane?

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

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