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Wepener at a glance

  • Wepener has a population of about 11,000.
  • It's part of the Free State.
  • Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa, is about 404 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Botshabelo, about 60 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Dewetsdorp (40 km), Tweespruit (60 km) and Thaba Nchu (61 km).

A first date in Wepener

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

Questions about dating in Wepener

How far around Wepener can I search?

Within 50 km of Wepener there are 5 towns and cities — Mafeteng, Dewetsdorp and Thabana Morena among them — with more than 79,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Wepener free on YADate?

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

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 Wepener?

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

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