New to the city, relocating, or just looking for like-minded people to share your passions with? Relo-mates connects you through the things you love doing.
No spam. No pressure. Just community. 🤙
Ubuntu — "I am because we are." Cape Town is one of the world's great cities. You shouldn't have to experience it alone.
Who it's for
Whether you've just landed or you've been here for years, Relo-mates is built for people who want real connections.
Just moved to Cape Town? Hit the ground running — find your tribe before you even unpack. Skip the awkward "I don't know anyone" phase.
Working remotely from one of the world's best cities? Don't just work here — live here. Meet people who understand the nomad life.
Born and raised Capetonians who want to share their city, expand their circle, and find activity partners who share their passions.
How it works
We're building this step by step — with your input shaping every decision.
Tell us who you are, what you love doing, and where you're based in Cape Town.
We surface people near you who share your hobbies — not algorithms, just shared passions.
Suggest a safe, public meeting spot — trails, coffee shops, parks — or join a group activity.
One connection becomes a braai buddy, a run partner, a mate for life. That's it.
Activities & Interests
These are just the starting categories — you tell us what's missing.
Safety First
Safety isn't a feature we'll add later — it's the foundation we're building on.
Every member goes through a verification step during onboarding. Real people only — no anonymous accounts.
We curate trusted, public venues across Cape Town — coffee shops, parks, busy trails — for first meetups.
New members are encouraged to join group activities before one-on-one meetups. Safety in numbers, always.
Easy, no-questions-asked reporting and blocking. Our community team reviews every report personally.
Clear, firm standards every member agrees to. Respect and inclusivity are non-negotiable.
You control what's visible. No personal contact details shared — you connect through the platform first.
Shape the product
We're building Relo-mates around your experience. Two minutes makes a real difference.
Join the waitlist and help shape Cape Town's most welcoming community. Early members get priority access and a say in how we build this.
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