How Kokonyo South Africa works
From sign-up to your first match in South Africa, in five steps.
Step by step
Sign up with your phone number
Enter your South Africa number (+27 XX XXX XXXX) and confirm it with the one-time code we text you. No email or password needed.
Create your profile
Add your name, age, a few clear photos and what you're looking for. Profiles are only visible to signed-in members, never on the open web.
Discover and like
Browse people in South Africa, filter by what matters to you, and like the ones you're interested in.
Match and connect
When someone likes you back it's a match. Take it from there at your own pace.
Go VIP (optional)
See who liked you and view your matches' contact details. VIP is available in the Android app; web payments in South Africa are coming soon.
Good to know
Which numbers work?
Any South Africa mobile number (+27) on Vodacom, MTN, Cell C and Telkom. We use it only to verify your account by SMS.
Likes and matches
A match happens when you both like each other. VIP members can also see who has already liked them.
What VIP adds
See who already liked you, open full profile details and view your matches' contact details. See ZAR prices.
Web or app
Use Kokonyo South Africa in your browser or install the Android app. Web payments in South Africa are coming soon.
Ready to meet someone in South Africa?
Free to join. Sign up with your +27 number in under a minute.