The diaspora business network
Your people. Your opportunities. One trusted place to trade.
ShokaConnect brings diaspora businesses, professionals, suppliers and customers together so you can discover trusted providers, find customers, request quotes and do business with confidence.
Find trusted businesses and get free quotes:
Almost there. Create a free account to post your request and receive quotes. Continue on ShokaConnect
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Free to join · Free to browse · No commitment
Example requests
Office deep cleanQuotes in
Germiston, Gauteng · Business
Wedding catering, 120 guestsQuotes in
Sandton, Gauteng · Household
Bookkeeping for a small companyOpen
Pretoria, Gauteng · Business
Bulk packaging supplierOpen
Ekurhuleni, Gauteng · Business
Verified businesses
Compare several quotes
Free to join and browse
Secure trading on our platform
Browse by category
Services for homes and businesses
Digital and technology
Websites, software, marketing, branding, photography and video
Training and skills
Accredited training providers, short courses, coaching and tutors
Construction and trades
Builders, roofing, tiling, solar installers and maintenance
Suppliers and wholesale
Bulk goods, packaging, equipment, office supplies and stock
How it works
From request to hired in three steps
1
Tell us what you need
Describe the job, your budget and your location. It takes about two minutes.
2
Compare quotes
Review verified businesses, prices, availability and profiles.
3
Hire and trade securely
Confirm the deal and manage orders, quotes and payments in your ShokaConnect account.
This website is for free information and discovery. When you are ready to trade, you continue to the ShokaConnect platform and open a free account.
Why ShokaConnect
Built on community. Backed by verification.
We are not replacing community trust. We are giving it infrastructure.
Know who you are dealing with
Verified profiles, real business information and quotes you can compare, instead of relying on one recommendation.
Support your community, if you want to
Choose a community to discover businesses you may want to support. It is optional and never limits who you can trade with.
Opportunities that don’t get lost
Requests and suppliers in one searchable place, not buried in WhatsApp groups.
Get started
What do you want to do?
Customers
I need something
Find trusted businesses and professionals.
Post a request · Receive quotes · Compare providers
Businesses
I have something to offer
Put your business in front of people who need what you sell.
Create a profile · Showcase work · Receive requests
Network
I want to build my network
Meet businesses, professionals and suppliers across the diaspora.
Discover · Connect · Follow opportunities
What people say
Trusted by customers and businesses
★★★★★
I needed a plumber at home and didn’t know who to trust. On ShokaConnect, I posted one request, compared quotes from verified businesses and picked the one that suited my budget. The job was done properly, and I didn’t have to phone around.
Sipho M.
Household, Limpopo
★★★★★
ShokaConnect puts Tonex in front of people and companies looking for accredited training. Our profile shows exactly what we offer, and the enquiries we receive are from people who already know what they need.
Tony G.
Tonex Management Solutions, Germiston
★★★★★
Most of my work used to come from word of mouth. With ShokaConnect, customers can find VoltedgeElectric, see our work and ask for a quote in one place. It has helped us reach clients outside our usual network.
Wiston R.
VoltedgeElectric, Johannesburg
Event
ShokaConnect Business Indaba 2026
Where diaspora businesses meet, learn and find opportunities.
24 Oct
Saturday, 2026
The Capital Empire, Sandton
Knowledge Hub
Free guides for buyers and business owners
Hiring
How to find and compare suppliers
What to check before you accept a quote, from registration to references.
Money
How to trade safely across borders
A plain overview of suppliers, transport and payments between South Africa and the region.
Growth
How to turn your reputation into a business asset
The profile details, photos and pricing information that win more requests.
Questions
Good to know
Is ShokaConnect free to use?
Yes. Browsing this website and opening an account are free. Any fees that apply to businesses are shown on the platform before you commit.
Can I use ShokaConnect as an individual, not a business?
Yes. Households and individuals can post requests and receive quotes, and businesses can buy from other businesses.
Do I have to trade only within my own community?
No. A community preference is optional and only helps you discover people you may want to support. You can find and trade with anyone on the network.
Where do orders and payments happen?
On the ShokaConnect platform. When you want to trade, you continue to the platform and sign in or open a free account.
How do I list my business?
Choose Grow my business, open a free account and complete your profile. You can start receiving matching requests once it is live.
The network is growing. Make sure you’re part of it.
Looking for a service, customers, suppliers or partners? This is where the connections start.
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