Coffee date areas
- CBD, Melbourne
- Glen Waverley, Melbourne
- CBD, Sydney
- City Centre, Parramatta
For singles born in South Africa.
Aged 22+, living in Australia and looking for a relationship.
Join free. No subscription.
Pay when your date is confirmed.
South African dating in Melbourne and Sydney
Meet eligible South African singles for a 60-minute cafe date in an area you both choose. Available areas: CBD, Melbourne; Glen Waverley, Melbourne; CBD, Sydney; City Centre, Parramatta.
Choose a listed area you can travel to. We currently arrange dates in these areas. We’ll suggest an introduction when there’s someone nearby who fits what you’re both looking for. You each decide whether to meet.
Tell us whether language, where you grew up, family involvement or faith matters to you. Registration and introductions are free; see local pricing and payment conditions before joining.
How Talo works
Your coffee date,
arranged for you.
Someone you’d like to meet.
For a relationship. You both choose.
Example coffee invitation · AI portrait
Coffee Date
⌖ Your selected cafe area
AI portrait · Fictional example
She is 32 years old and works as a nurse.
If you both say yes, your concierge helps agree a time and cafe.
Example coffee invitation · AI portrait
Coffee Date
⌖ Your selected cafe area
AI portrait · Fictional example
David is 35, 5′10″, and an engineer in tech with a bachelor's degree.
If you both say yes, your concierge helps agree a time and cafe.
We arrange your coffee.
You, Naledi & your Talo concierge
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Fictional conversation · Melbourne example. Venue shown is an example, not a booking.
You, David & your Talo concierge
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Fictional conversation · Melbourne example. Venue shown is an example, not a booking.
The group chat is in English.
Meet. Talk. See how you feel.
An hour at a public cafe in an area you both chose.
Pricing
※ Per date with 5 Tickets (A$236 total).
Single date: A$59.
Registration, introductions and scheduling are free.
Pay when your first coffee date is confirmed.
Coffee is extra.
※ If they cancel, your Ticket carries over at no extra fee.
A few things to know.
Who is Saffa Talo for?
For singles born in South Africa. Aged 22+, living in Australia and looking for a relationship. Tell us what you’re looking for. We’ll use your preferences to suggest eligible singles registered in the same South African community. You both decide whether to meet.
How are introductions chosen?
Your preferences and both people’s eligibility guide each introduction. You each decide whether to meet.
Describe your languages, regional upbringing, religious practices if relevant and relationship plans. State which partner preferences are essential and which you are open to discussing.
What if there isn’t a suitable person nearby?
Introductions depend on eligible people whose preferences and meeting areas fit yours. A match or date is not guaranteed. You pay only after you both confirm a date.
Do I need to download an app?
No. You can create your profile and use Saffa Talo in your browser.
What about privacy and safety?
With your consent, introductions use an AI portrait; your original photo stays private. Stay in Talo until you meet. You can leave, block or report. A public cafe cannot guarantee safety.
What happens after coffee?
Tell Talo privately if you’d like to meet again. If you both say yes, we’ll let you know. Later dates are up to you.