The social network for your neighbourhood.
OurHood was South Africa’s first social network for neighbourhoods. The website and app provided a secure, private platform where residents of clearly defined neighbourhoods could: Share information, news, details on local events, form groups, receive targeted and relevant local information from neighbourhood-watch groups, local government and key security groups, and Source exclusive local deals with retailers and partners.
Your digital noticeboard. Find missing pets, join car-pool, find a nanny, babysitters and all recommendations.
Access curated deals just for your neighbourhood. From specials to exclusive neighbourhood offerings.
Includes your neighbourhoods digital directory and a section to order anything online. From food to laundry services.
Report suspicious behaviour / Emergencies and incidents and keep all your neighbours informed and alert.
Your diary for all activities and events taking place in your hood!
All your emergency and important numbers for your neighbourhood stored in one place. Just click and call.
Buy, sell and lend everything.
We created geo-fenced neighbourhoods on Google maps
Users created their account
Users were assigned to a neighbourhood based on their physical address
Users were verified by postcard, utility bills, invites or pre-verification