Moving countries is hard

We created Saffi because finding your feet in a new country is tough, especially when you don’t know who to trust. Whether it’s getting help fixing your place or trying to earn some extra income, Saffi is here to connect South Africans in New Zealand with one another, so we can lift each other up and feel a little more at home.

Missing Home

It’s more than just biltong and braais. When you move to a new place, you lose more than your favourite food and familiar accents. You lose your network, the people who understand you without needing to explain. Saffi fills that gap by building a trusted local community of South Africans helping one another.

A Simple Idea Rooted in Connection

We kept hearing the same thing: “I just wish I could hire someone who gets where I’m coming from.” So we built Saffi, a place where you can offer your services or get help, knowing there’s trust already built into the experience.

How Saffi Works

1. Find Your Saffi - Search services offered by fellow South Africans near you.

2. Book & Pay Securely - Make a quick booking and pay online via Stripe.

3. Job Done, Funds Released - The helper gets paid once the job’s done right.

No confusion. No chasing money. Just trusted, local help.

Made by Us

Saffi isn’t backed by a corporate giant. It’s built by people who’ve walked this journey, who’ve started over, missed home, and know the value of someone saying, “I’ve got you.” We’re building this platform as a service, but also as a story of shared strength.

Join the Journey

Whether you cut hair, walk dogs, tutor kids, or just want to hire someone who speaks your language (and maybe also your slang), Saffi is for you. It’s free to list your service, and payments are handled securely. Let’s help each other get ahead. the Saffa way.