Why host in Johannesburg
Traffic from Africa to Europe often travels long distances, so a local server makes a big difference for African users. Johannesburg is the continent’s busiest internet hub – NAPAfrica, one of Africa’s largest internet exchanges, operates here – and a server in the city reaches South Africa and neighbouring countries quickly.
Data protection
South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) has applied in full since 2021. Hosting in Johannesburg keeps South African customer data in the country.
Frequently asked
Why is there a setup fee?
The data centre charges a one-time setup fee for this location. It is shown separately at checkout and paid only once, not every month.