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The Watu marketplace

Every skill. One platform.

Starting with Beauty, Trades & Home, and Tech & Creative in Cape Town.

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Beauty & Body Care
Nails, hair, braiding, makeup, massage, lashes, skincare and waxing.
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Trades & Home Services
Electricians, mechanics, appliance technicians, plumbing, painting, cleaning, gardening and carpentry.
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Tech & Creative
Electronics repair, photography, graphic design, web development, DJs and kids party entertainment.
PhotographyElectronics RepairDesignDJ
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Professional Services
Tutoring, coaching, accounting and CV coaching.
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Health & Wellness
Personal trainers, dietitians, physio and yoga.
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Simple process

How Watu works

No phone calls, no hunting in WhatsApp groups. Find the skill you need in seconds.

1
Search by skill
Browse by category or search by name. See real photos, verified ratings, and clear prices.
2
Read their story
Every provider has a bio and a personal story. Know who you are dealing with before contact.
3
Contact on WhatsApp
One tap opens WhatsApp with a pre-filled message. Agree on time, place and price directly.
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Rate your experience
After contacting a provider, leave a rating to help other clients make the right choice.
For skilled professionals

Your skills deserve to be found

Get a professional profile with your story. Pay only after Watu delivers real leads to you.

Provider subscription
R59.99
Flat monthly · Free until your 10th WhatsApp contact from Watu
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Free until Watu delivers 10 real leads
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Professional profile with your story
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Photo gallery with client likes
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WhatsApp contact — direct to you
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Verified star ratings from real clients
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QR code for your profile
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Income statements — coming in v2
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Zero commission on your earnings
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Provider signup
Free until Watu delivers 10 leads. Then R59.99/month. No commission ever.
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Verified within 24 hours. Our team manually reviews every provider before your profile goes live.
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Answer 4 quick questions and we will write your professional bio. Your story is what makes clients choose you over everyone else.
1. What do people call you?
Your name or nickname. E.g. "My name is Thembinkosi but everyone calls me Thembi"
2. What is your skill and how long have you been doing it?
E.g. "I have been doing nails for 4 years" or "I am an electrician with 8 years experience"
3. What makes you special?
E.g. "I trained in Johannesburg", "My clients always come back", "I always arrive on time"
4. Your journey — optional but powerful
E.g. "I started doing alterations from my house in Botshabelo after losing my job. Two years later I had enough clients to rent my own shop"
⚠️ Important: Please read your generated bio carefully. AI can make mistakes. You are responsible for ensuring everything is accurate and truthful.
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A selfie holding your SA ID, Passport, or Asylum Seeker Permit. Reviewed privately — never shown publicly.
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Our team is verifying your identity. This takes up to 24 hours. We manually check every provider to keep Watu safe.
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We will email you the moment your profile is approved. Check your inbox at
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✓ Make sure your WhatsApp is active
✓ Prepare 3-5 photos of your best work
✓ Think about your pricing
✓ Share your profile with existing clients once live
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Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance
By creating an account on Watu you agree to these Terms.

2. The platform
Watu is a marketplace connecting clients with service providers. We are not a party to any agreement between providers and clients. We do not employ providers.

3. Provider obligations
Providers must provide accurate information, render services with skill and care, and not create duplicate profiles.

4. AI-generated bio
Watu may assist providers in generating a bio using AI. Providers confirm all profile information is accurate and truthful. Watu accepts no liability for inaccuracies in provider-submitted content.

5. Pricing
Provider subscription: R59.99/month, triggered after the 10th WhatsApp contact from Watu. Free until then. No commission on earnings ever.

6. Prohibited conduct
Users may not provide false information, create multiple accounts, offer illegal services, or harass other users.

7. Client conduct
Clients must provide accurate information and communicate respectfully. Watu reserves the right to suspend accounts involved in fraudulent or abusive activity.

8. Reviews
Reviews must be based on genuine experiences. Watu may remove reviews that are fraudulent, abusive, defamatory, or misleading.

9. Account suspension
Watu may suspend accounts that violate these Terms, engage in fraud, or harm other users.

10. Platform availability
Watu strives for uptime but does not guarantee uninterrupted access.

11. Provider suitability
Watu conducts identity checks but users remain responsible for evaluating providers. Watu does not guarantee the quality or outcome of services.

12. Payments
Payments are arranged directly between clients and providers. Watu is not responsible for payment disputes.

13. Intellectual property
The Watu name, logo, and platform content are property of 1 Rand Global (Pty) Ltd and may not be used without permission.

14. Profile images
Providers must use authentic images. AI-generated images are permitted provided they are original and accurately represent the provider's work.

15. Limitation of liability
Watu is not liable for services rendered between providers and clients or any indirect damages.

16. Changes to Terms
Watu may update these Terms. Continued use after changes are published constitutes acceptance.

17. Contact
Questions: help@watu.app · Watu is a product of 1 Rand Global (Pty) Ltd

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Privacy Policy & POPIA

What we collect
Name, email, phone, address, identity documents (verification only), profile photos, service information, and usage data via Google Analytics.

What we show publicly
Provider name, profile photo, services, prices, area, WhatsApp number, bio, and ratings. Your exact address is never shown publicly.

Third party services
Supabase (database, EU servers), Google Analytics (anonymised usage), Vercel (hosting). We do not sell your data to anyone.

Your rights (POPIA)
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. Contact help@watu.app. You may also complain to the Information Regulator at www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/

Security
All passwords are encrypted. Data is transmitted over HTTPS. Only authorised staff can access identity verification photos.

Contact
Information Officer: help@watu.app · 1 Rand Global (Pty) Ltd · Cape Town, South Africa

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Cancellation & Refund Policy

Cancellation notice
Providers must send written notice to help@watu.app at least 5 business days before their next billing date.

Profile after cancellation
Your profile remains live until the end of your current billing period.

Payment failure
If a payment fails, you have 72 hours to update your payment details before your profile is hidden.

Refunds
No refunds for partial subscription periods. The free period means you pay only after Watu has delivered value.

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