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Why Only Ads
Classifieds, reimagined for the way South Africa actually connects.
Social by Design
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Optional identity verification and boost badges help you spot serious sellers at a glance.
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One tap to WhatsApp, call or DM. Your conversation, your terms — no gatekeepers.
Ad Strength Meter
Live scoring shows you exactly how to make your ad more discoverable before you hit publish.
More Than Marketplace
From vehicles and property to services, wellness and personals — one home for everything local.
How Only Ads Works
From "just browsing" to "just closed the deal"
A social classifieds network built for South Africa — find, post and connect in four steps.
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Discover
Browse ads by category, province or city. Alias-aware search finds what you mean, not just what you typed.
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Post in Minutes
Create a listing with photos, price and location. Free to post, boost when you want more eyes.
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Connect Directly
Chat via in-app DMs, WhatsApp or a call. No middle-men, no hidden fees on your conversation.
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Meet & Deal
Arrange a safe meet-up in your area. Rate providers, save favourites and build your network.
Simple Pricing
Free to post. Pay only when you want more.
No commissions, no hidden fees. All prices in South African Rand.
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Everything an individual needs.
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- Unlimited free listings
- In-app DMs, WhatsApp & call buttons
- Like, save & comment
- Basic listing analytics
- Verified SA phone required to post
Boost
Get to the top when it matters.
R79per boost / 3 days
- Pinned in category & search
- Boost badge on your ad
- 3× more impressions on average
- Real-time boost analytics
Link Upgrade
Add a clickable website link.
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- Unlock the website field on any ad
- Drive traffic directly to your site
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For local businesses & providers.
R99.95per month
- Verified premium profile
- Unlimited listings with clickable links
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- Advanced analytics + priority support
Safety Centre
Deal safely, meet smart.
Only Ads is built with reporting, moderation and verification baked in — but a little street-smart goes a long way.
Meet in public
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Keep conversations on Only Ads until you're comfortable to share other channels.
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One-tap report on every ad, profile and message — our team reviews 24/7.
Trust badges matter
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South Africa's social classifieds network
Only Ads is a modern classifieds and social discovery platform built for South Africa — from Johannesburg and Cape Town to Durban, Pretoria, Gqeberha, Bloemfontein, Polokwane and every town in between. Buy, sell, hire and connect across vehicles, property, jobs, services, spa and wellness, electronics, fashion, pets, and personals in one place.
Unlike traditional classifieds sites, Only Ads is social by design. Every ad supports likes, saves, comments and DMs — turning browsing into a two-way conversation with real people and verified local businesses. Our alias-aware location system means searching for Nelspruit finds Mbombela, and PE finds Gqeberha, so you never miss listings just because a name changed.
Browse ads by category across South Africa
Whether you're hunting for a bakkie in Rustenburg, an apartment in Sandton, a wedding photographer in Stellenbosch, or a masseuse in Umhlanga — Only Ads brings the whole country's marketplace to your feed. Our category tree covers 30+ departments and thousands of subcategories, tuned specifically for the way South Africans buy, sell and hire.
Post an ad for free. Boost when you want more.
Posting is completely free and takes a few minutes. Upload photos, set a fair price in Rand, pick your province and city, and our Ad Strength meter tells you exactly how to make your listing more discoverable before you publish. Ready for more reach? Boost from R49 to pin to the top of your category and get a boost badge that signals credibility.
Local services, spa & wellness, and personals — all in one place
Only Ads goes beyond buy-and-sell. Find a trusted plumber in your suburb, book a hot-stone massage in Sandton, discover a new coffee friend in Cape Town, or connect with community groups in Bloemfontein. Verified profiles, in-app messaging, and 24/7 moderation help keep every corner of the network safe and respectful.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Creating an account and posting classified ads is completely free. You only pay if you choose to boost a listing (from R49), add a clickable website link (R50 once-off), or go Premium (R99.95 / month) for unlimited link-ready listings and eReviews sync.
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