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Dating in Wilderness

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About Wilderness

  • Wilderness has a population of about 7,400.
  • It's part of the Western Cape.
  • Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa, is about 1013 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is George, about 11 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Sedgefield (21 km), Groot-Brakrivier (33 km) and Knysna (44 km).

Where to meet in Wilderness

In a small place like Wilderness, many people date someone from a nearby town too. Meeting halfway — in George, 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 Wilderness: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Wilderness?

Within 50 km of Wilderness there are 7 towns and cities — George, Mossel Bay and Knysna among them — with more than 380,000 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 Wilderness?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Wilderness 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 Wilderness 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 date someone from outside Wilderness?

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

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