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Directory

Search 60,000+ verified businesses and government entities across South Africa.

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Accessing the Directory

Visit visita.co.za/directory or use the search bar on any page.

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What’s in the Directory?

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Searching

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Basic Search

Type what you’re looking for in the search bar:

• “Clinic near ward 26”
• “Plumber Durban”
• “SAPS”

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Filters

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Listing Details

Each listing shows:

• Name and category
• Address (with map)
• Contact — Phone, email, website
• Hours — When they’re open
• Description — What they offer

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Ward-Based Discovery

On your ward page, the Directory section shows:

• Businesses and services in your ward
• Government offices serving your area
• Nearby essential services (hospitals, police)

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For Business Owners

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Claim Your Listing

If your business is in our directory:

1. Find your listing
2. Click “Claim This Business”
3. Verify ownership (phone verification)
4. Manage your listing

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Update Information

After claiming:

• Edit contact details
• Update hours
• Add photos
• Respond to questions

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Link to Seller Dashboard

Connect your directory listing to your Visita store:

1. Go to /seller/store
2. Click “Link Directory Listing”
3. Search for your business
4. Verify and connect

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Data Sources

Our directory combines:

• Google Places — Verified business data
• Government databases — Official institution listings
• User contributions — Community-submitted additions

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API Access

Developers can access directory data via our Directory API.