Two friends toasting lemonades on Camps Bay beach below Lion's Head
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First dates, arranged by the friends who know you best.

Low-stakes first dates. You set the terms once; your people do the rest.

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No swiping. No strangers. One friend who says trust me on this one.

One
Tell them your terms
Who you're open to, when you're free. Two minutes, once.
Two
They do the rest
Your people write you up, find someone, and agree it's worth an evening.
Three
You just show up
Thursday, 7pm, a table already booked. That's the whole ask.
SingleRestful. Set it and get on with your life.Your journey +
  1. 1
    Arrive vouched
    A friend's invite opens the door, their endorsement waiting for you.
  2. 2
    Set your terms once
    Who you're open to, when you're free, how often. Two minutes.
  3. 3
    Approve your write-up
    Nothing is visible to anyone until you say so.
  4. 4
    A date card arrives
    Day, time, place, their first name and one fun fact.
  5. 5
    Show up
    That's the whole job. Feedback goes to your matchmaker, not the internet.
MatchmakerFinally, somewhere to put the instinct.Your journey +
  1. 1
    Write up your friend
    Why they're worth an evening, signed with your name.
  2. 2
    They approve every word
    You never publish over their head.
  3. 3
    Meet the network
    Other matchmakers' people, each vouched by name.
  4. 4
    Chat and vouch
    If it's not a fit, nobody ever knows you asked.
  5. 5
    Book the table
    Always inside their terms.
Safe by design
Vouched, by name
A real friend puts their name to every profile here.
No open inbox
Strangers can't reach you, because strangers aren't here.
Someone knows where you are
Your matchmaker books the place and checks in after.
Questions
Do I need a friend to join?+

Most people arrive by a friend's invite, but you can join alone. Singles appoint a matchmaker they trust; matchmakers bring their people.

Can I say no to a date?+

Always. Dates are proposed inside boundaries you set once, and each one waits for your yes.

What does my matchmaker see?+

Your boundaries, your availability, and the profile they write for you — which stays hidden until you approve it. Your messages stay yours.

Is it free?+

Free for now. After the soft launch, R500 a year — no auto-renew.

Let the people who love you get involved.
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