About our platform
Below we tell you what our platform is about.
How it works
Below we show you how our platform works.
Who are we?
TheConnect Africa™, also referred to as TheConnect™, or theconnect.africa™ is an online platform aimed at fostering collaboration, networking, and business growth across South Africa. It is designed to connect professionals, businesses, and entrepreneurs within various sectors across South Africa and the African continent. The platform serves as a hub to engage, share knowledge, access resources, and explore opportunities for growth and innovation.
TheConnect Africa is a professional and business directory and e-commerce trade platform that connects South African individuals and businesses with global commerce. It features a marketplace, job board, events board, listings or classified advertisements, a research hub, a professional website, and a community forum, aiming to facilitate trade and networking opportunities across South Africa and beyond.
This platform was conceived, built, and developed in South Africa and was first launched in 2024. It is owned and it is the idea of a black South African woman who is in her youth.
TheConnect Africa is a professional and business directory and e-commerce trade platform that connects South African individuals and businesses with global commerce. It features a marketplace, job board, events board, listings or classified advertisements, a research hub, a professional website, and a community forum, aiming to facilitate trade and networking opportunities across South Africa and beyond.
This platform was conceived, built, and developed in South Africa and was first launched in 2024. It is owned and it is the idea of a black South African woman who is in her youth.




We bring together:
- travelers and destinations,
- foodies and restaurants,
- brands and creatives,
- manufacturers and wholesalers,
- recruiters and jobseekers,
- suppliers and retailers,
- buyers and sellers, and
- professionals and networking opportunities.
Stay connected
Stay connected to the network so that you don't miss any opportunities.
Stay secure
We practice the highest level of security in protecting your personal information.
How does it work?
In order to enjoy all that our platform has to offer, you have to create an account and be a registered user. The account gives you access to view and interact with all of our exclusive platform functionalities.
After registering you will be able to post and view listings and job openings, view and network with other professionals and businesses that are on the directory, view events and purchase tickets, and open your own online shop where you can sell your products.
After registering you will be able to post and view listings and job openings, view and network with other professionals and businesses that are on the directory, view events and purchase tickets, and open your own online shop where you can sell your products.
1
Create an
Account
Create a business or a professional account.
2
Choose a
Functionality
You can choose any or all of the functionalities.
3
Publish
Content
Make sure that you publish your content.
4
Get
Exposure
Generate income, growth, and exposure.
Key features and goals include:
- Networking: It connects individuals and businesses from different industries to collaborate and share expertise.
- Business development: Providing tools or services to help businesses expand and grow in the African market.
- Opportunities: Listing businesses, products and services, partnerships, and investment opportunities within the country.
- Community engagement: Building a community of professionals and organizations to help each other thrive in the South African economy.
- Access to resources: Offering valuable resources, from articles to discussion forums and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools that can help in business operations or professional development.
The platform plays a role in supporting South African businesses’ digital transformation and fostering greater connectivity within and beyond Africa.
Our vision – “One-stop platform for South African businesses, professionals, and opportunities.”
Slogans – “Connect. Grow. Prosper.” and “Be found where it matters…“