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A few facts about Welkom

  • Welkom is among the 20 largest cities in South Africa, with a population of about 430,000.
  • It lies in the Free State.
  • Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa, is about 236 km away.
  • Close by: Odendaalsrus (12 km), Kutloanong (16 km) and Virginia (19 km).

Where to meet in Welkom

A weekday evening works well in Welkom: places are quieter, you can actually hear each other, and there is no pressure to make it a long night.

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 Welkom

How far around Welkom can I search?

More than 890,000 people live within 50 km of Welkom, in 10 towns and cities including Virginia, Kutloanong and Odendaalsrus. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Welkom free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Welkom or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Welkom 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 date someone from outside Welkom?

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

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