Bitcoin in South Africa: A guide to bitcoin in South Africa
South Africa is leading the way in many aspects when it comes to Bitcoin adoption. Here is a guide to the bitcoin space in South Africa, from where to spend it to finding local communities and meet-ups.
Living on Bitcoin essentials
Pick n Pay: Shop groceries, clothing, homeware and more using bitcoin. Over 2000 stores country wide.
Bramleigh Farm: Buy grass fed, grass finished beef for bitcoin.
Bitrefill: Buy gift cards for almost anything in South Africa.
Bitcoin businesses
Wiggle Car Hire, Cape Town- https://wiggle.capetown/
Butlers pizza, Cape Town - https://www.butlers.co.za/
Circular Economies
A few circular economies and bitcoin projects have popped up in South Africa.
Bitcoin Ekasi- follow them on Twitter.
Bitcoin Ubuntu- follow them on Twitter.
Bitcoin Witsand- follow them on Twitter.
Bitcoin Karoo- follow them on Twitter.
Meetups
Bitcoin Johannesburg - Stay up to date on Twitter.
Bitcoin Cape Town- Stay up to date on Twitter.
Bitcoin Stellenbosch- Stay up to date on Twitter.
Special mentions
Sparrow Wallet: Developed by South African Craig Raw, it's a widely used and loved Bitcoin-only wallet.
Machankura: developed by South African, Kgothatso Ngako. Machankura allows you to use bitcoin without an internet connection or smartphone.