Our story
Howzit is operated by In Code Studios Ltd, a small team of South African expats based in London, UK. Like thousands of other South Africans, we made the move to Britain and quickly learned that the hardest part isn't the visa paperwork or opening a bank account — it's not knowing a single person when you land.
Generic social and dating apps aren't built for expats. They don't understand the specific mix of homesickness, humour, and life admin that comes with rebuilding a life in a new country. So we built Howzit: a place to find fellow South Africans nearby, make real friends, attend local events, and get practical, community-sourced advice for navigating your new home — first in the UK, and now in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the US too.
What we stand for
Built by South Africans
We've made the same move you have. Howzit is designed around the real challenges of settling into life in a new country — not a generic template.
Community first
Every feature exists to help you make a real connection — a friend, a braai invite, a piece of advice from someone who's been there.
Privacy-first by design
Full names and contact details stay private until you're connected as friends. You're always in control of who can find and message you.
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Whether it's press, partnerships, or just a howzit — we'd love to hear from you.
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