Popular South African Directory Sites
South Africa boasts a number of local search engine and directory sites that cater to a variety of needs, both private and commercial.
Searching Across South Africa
On this page, we’ll discuss a few of the most popular local directories and search engines, and provide you with links to them.
Ananzi
One of the oldest south African search engine sites, Ananzi has been proudly searching only South Africa for almost as long as the internet has been available in this country. As well as a standard search engine function, Ananzi offers comprehensive directories of South African businesses and services, as well as a web based e-mail service.
Tradepage
Tradepage is a dedicated South African ISP (Internet Service Provider) that offers a range of business related services. They’re most notable as providers of an online business directory that lists South African businesses in fields ranging from accommodation to travel and everything in between.
EasyInfo
EasyInfo was one of the first online directories in South Africa. They regard a directory as one of the key areas for home and business service and equipment enquiries, and in this regard, EasyInfo has established a cross media presence incorporating internet, print, and even mobile editions of their directory.
Phonebook
Part of the Yellopages, the Phone Book is South Africa’s most comprehensive online listing of residential, business and government contact details in alphabetical order. Published every year, the information is organised into 19 separate print editions covering all parts of South Africa, and is now available online.
http://phonebook.yellowpages.co.za
SA Yellow
Founded in 1996, SA Yellow is a free online business directory that includes the details of more than 500,00 South African businesses. It includes information on businesses in the tourism, manufacturing, transportation, service, wholesale and construction fields, as well as government, institutional, retail & home-based businesses.
EZSearch
A free business listing directory for South Africa, and the African continent, Ezsearch allows businesses to submit their company listing free of charge. Once you’ve submitted your listing, you’ll appear in the EZSearch directory.
Yellow Pages
The iconic South African print directory, the Yellow Pages was quick to expand online, where it describes itself as South Africa’s premiere source of local commercial information. This online version of the traditional Yellow Pages allows searches by category and region, and gives contact details for all businesses who advertise in them.
Simply Links
A free South African website directory, Simply Links allows website owners to list their website by submitting it to the directory. Users can search the directory using keywords matching what they’re looking for, or browse through the categories of different websites.
South Africa Search Engine
A combination South African search engine and directory listing, Search Engine South Africa allows submission of URLs and advertisements to their directory. Searchers are presented with a listing of companies, along with short advertorial style articles.
HotFrog
With over 400,000 listings, Hot Frog is one of South Africa’s largest online directory listings. Grouping businesses by category, it delivers a list of company advertisements related to the various categories when users search for them, or click through to the category itself. Users can also refine their search by areas.
