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Find your crew in Cape Town

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. 🤙

🍖 Braai & Socials 🏃 Running 🚴 Cycling 🏔️ Hiking 🏄 Surfing ⛳ Golf 🍷 Wine & Food + more

Ubuntu — "I am because we are." Cape Town is one of the world's great cities. You shouldn't have to experience it alone.

You don't have to explore Cape Town alone

Whether you've just landed or you've been here for years, Relo-mates is built for people who want real connections.

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Relocators & Expats

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.

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Digital Nomads

Working remotely from one of the world's best cities? Don't just work here — live here. Meet people who understand the nomad life.

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Locals with Open Arms

Born and raised Capetonians who want to share their city, expand their circle, and find activity partners who share their passions.

Simple, intentional, community-led

We're building this step by step — with your input shaping every decision.

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Create your profile

Tell us who you are, what you love doing, and where you're based in Cape Town.

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Match by interest

We surface people near you who share your hobbies — not algorithms, just shared passions.

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Meet safely

Suggest a safe, public meeting spot — trails, coffee shops, parks — or join a group activity.

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Build your crew

One connection becomes a braai buddy, a run partner, a mate for life. That's it.

Whatever you're into, there's someone here for it

These are just the starting categories — you tell us what's missing.

🍖 Braai & Socials 🏃 Running 🚴 Cycling Golf 🧗 Hiking 🏄 Surfing 🎾 Tennis 🏋️ Gym & Fitness 🧘 Yoga 🏊 Swimming 📸 Photography 🎨 Art & Culture 🍷 Wine & Food 🎵 Live Music 🌊 Kitesurfing 🥗 Food Markets 🤿 Scuba Diving Something else?

Built safe, from day one

Safety isn't a feature we'll add later — it's the foundation we're building on.

Verified Profiles

Every member goes through a verification step during onboarding. Real people only — no anonymous accounts.

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Safe Meeting Spots

We curate trusted, public venues across Cape Town — coffee shops, parks, busy trails — for first meetups.

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Group Activities First

New members are encouraged to join group activities before one-on-one meetups. Safety in numbers, always.

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Report & Block

Easy, no-questions-asked reporting and blocking. Our community team reviews every report personally.

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Community Guidelines

Clear, firm standards every member agrees to. Respect and inclusivity are non-negotiable.

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Privacy by Design

You control what's visible. No personal contact details shared — you connect through the platform first.

Tell us what you need

We're building Relo-mates around your experience. Two minutes makes a real difference.

🙏 Thank you! Your feedback goes directly to the founding team.

Be first to launch with us 🚀

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.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Follow the journey as we build this from the ground up 👇