Made in South Africa

We're building the future of
WhatsApp business

WaBot was founded to help South African businesses compete on the world's most-used messaging platform — without enterprise budgets or technical teams.

1,200+
Active businesses
4.2M+
Messages delivered
9
Provinces served

Our mission

South African businesses are among the most resilient and creative in the world — but they've been underserved by software built for markets with different needs, different languages, and different payment rails.

WaBot was built to change that. We're a WhatsApp-first platform that understands load shedding, Rand-based pricing, Paystack/PayFast, and the unique ways South Africans use their phones to do business.

Whether you're a solo trader in Soweto or a growing agency in Sandton — WaBot gives you the tools to connect, automate, and grow.

Reliability First

Your messages get delivered. We obsess over uptime, delivery rates, and failover so you never miss a conversation.

Built for SA

Rand pricing, SA payment gateways, SA business hours. We think local, always.

Simple by design

Every feature is designed for business owners, not IT departments. If it needs a manual, we've failed.

Open by default

Full REST API, webhooks, and integrations. Your systems, your data, your rules.

Our story

From a simple automation script to a full-featured WhatsApp CRM platform.

2022
The idea

A Johannesburg developer got tired of copying and pasting WhatsApp messages to hundreds of customers every week. There had to be a better way.

2023
First version

WaBot v1 launched as a simple bulk-messaging tool. Within 3 months, 50 SA businesses were using it daily.

2024
Growing fast

Multi-agent inbox, campaign analytics, Shopify integration, and PayFast support launched. Users grew to 400+ businesses.

2025
Full CRM

Contact management, automation, API access, WooCommerce, and white-label agency plans. Now trusted by 1,200+ businesses.

2026
What's next

AI-powered reply suggestions, voice message support, and deeper PAS/ERP integrations. The journey continues.

The team behind WaBot

Small team, big ambition. We're builders, not bureaucrats.

TM
Thabo M.
Co-Founder & CEO

Previously built e-commerce tools for SA retailers. Obsessed with WhatsApp UX.

NK
Nandi K.
Co-Founder & CTO

Backend architect with 8 years experience in high-availability messaging systems.

PS
Priya S.
Head of Product

UX designer turned product lead. Makes sure every feature ships without a manual.

LV
Leeroy V.
Customer Success

Helps 1,200+ businesses get the most from WaBot. Speaks 4 SA languages.

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