BitcoinFriendlySA

The idea is simple: We partner with South African small businesses that already accept Bitcoin in-store and curate their products for online purchase. All payments are made in Bitcoin, and our partner merchants are paid in Bitcoin.

#SPEDN mosselbaygas@blink.sv btcmap.org/merchant/21590 Spending sats at Mossel Bay Gas 🔥⚡ Everyday essentials, paid the modern way. No cash, just Bitcoin turning real-life moments into action.

@NickDarlington Agree 💯

We call Bitcoin the hardest form of money, but many of us are just holding it like gold, never using it in the real world. I don't know about you, but I firmly believe that if we want Bitcoin to succeed as money, more of us need to start spending it. Not occasionally. Not when we feel like it, but consistently over time. That's why I'm laying down a challenge. [Thread]

What can you buy with Bitcoin online in South Africa? You can buy a wide range of products, including electronics, gadgets, clothing, coffee, and everyday essentials. Some online stores accept Bitcoin directly, while others allow you to pay using options like Scan to Pay or Zapper at checkout. Examples include Takealot, GeeWiz, Agile Infinity, and the BitcoinFriendlySA online shop. Spending Bitcoin in SA (5/17) For all 17 questions + answers 👇 bitcoinfriendlysa.co.za/academy/can-yo…

👉Pay with Bitcoin here! @BrutechZ now accepts Bitcoin for online payments. A South African business building high performance gaming and workstation PCs. ✅ Pay with Bitcoin 🖥️ Custom built PCs 🛒 Easy online checkout with @PeachPayments 🔎Find more stores: moneybadger.co.za/stores

@Airbtconline Yebo yes.

Have you ever earned Bitcoin before?

How to Pay with Bitcoin at Pick n Pay - BitcoinFriendlySA bitcoinfriendlysa.co.za/academy/how-to…

Can you buy groceries with Bitcoin in South Africa? Yes, most notably at Pick n Pay. They accept Bitcoin payments nationwide through their partnership with MoneyBadger. Other options for buying groceries with Bitcoin include using Bitrefill to buy Woolworths and Checkers gift cards, which you can then use in-store, or shopping at Woolworths Foodstop outlets at Engen service stations. Because Engen accepts Scan to Pay, you can pay for your Woolies groceries with Bitcoin using your Lightning wallet (either directly or via MoneyBadger). Spending Bitcoin in SA (3/17) For all 17 questions + answers 👇 bitcoinfriendlysa.co.za/academy/can-yo…

Where can you spend Bitcoin in South Africa? At roughly 700,000 locations. This includes supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, fuel stations, online stores, and independent businesses that support Bitcoin payments through systems like Scan to Pay, Zapper, or direct Lightning payments. Examples include: - All Pick'n Pay stores nationwide - 80+ Bootlegger Cafés across South Africa - 30,000+ Zapper-enabled merchants (e.g., Spur, KFC, and Mugg & Bean) - 650,000+ Scan to Pay merchants (e.g., Clicks, Engen, and Takealot) - Independent spots like Siki’s Koffee Café, Ekhaya Coffee Roasters, Butler's Pizza, and Northern Plateau Rooibos - Online stores like GeeWiz and the BitcoinFriendlySA Shop Spending Bitcoin in SA (2/17) For all 17 questions + answers 👇 bitcoinfriendlysa.co.za/academy/can-yo…

Flights booked. See you there.

Can you buy a car with Bitcoin in South Africa? Yes, there are car dealers in SA that accept Bitcoin as payment. This is particularly common among luxury, classic, and high-end used car dealers. Examples include Infinite Auto in Pretoria, Ferris Cars in Johannesburg, and Laude Classic Cars in Cape Town. You can also buy a scooter from Vespa with Bitcoin at all branches nationwide, including Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg. Spending Bitcoin in SA (4/17) For all 17 questions + answers 👇 bitcoinfriendlysa.co.za/academy/can-yo…

This is the story of a young man who died at 28, but left behind a legacy that continues to shape lives. This is Samuel’s story. 👇👇👇 In 2018, a 23-year-old from Switzerland arrived at @the_surfer_kids as a volunteer. Most volunteers stayed for a couple of weeks. Samuel stayed three months. That alone made him different. But what made him unforgettable was how he showed up. Fully present, deeply engaged, connecting with the kids in a way that left a lasting mark. After those three months he returned home to Switzerland and life moved on. Or so we thought. — Five years later, in April 2023, we received an unusually large donation. No name. No explanation. Just… generosity. We didn’t know where it came from. Six months later, in November 2023, we found out: Samuel had passed away. At just 28 years old. Cancer. In his final wishes he asked that people donate to The Surfer Kids, because of the impact the project had on his life. People listened. That large donation… was collected at his funeral. — Let that sink in. A young man spends three months volunteering in a small township project… And five years later, in his final moments, that experience is still so meaningful that he directs people there, one last time. — His sister reached out to us to explain everything. Samuel had returned home after his travels and was diagnosed almost immediately. He fought. He went through multiple treatments. None worked. But despite that, he was thinking about others. — His family told us they wanted to visit. They wanted to see this place that had meant so much to him. And recently, they finally did. His parents. His sisters. His extended family. They came to see, to understand, to connect with the place that shaped part of Samuel’s life. It was powerful. For them. For us. — But there’s more to this story. Samuel had volunteered with @the_surfer_kids in 2018, before Bitcoin Ekasi even existed. Years later, in 2022, at around the same time Samuel passed away, a German TV crew traveled here and filmed a documentary about Bitcoin Ekasi. In that documentary, there’s a quick shot of a photo wall. On that wall, one of the very few volunteer photos, is Samuel. The filmmakers didn’t know. They just filmed what looked interesting. But somehow, that exact image made it into the final cut. Samuel’s parents, sitting in Switzerland, coincidentally watched that documentary… …and suddenly saw their son. — When they finally did visit, they didn’t just see a surf program. They saw a living, breathing community. Their perspective shifted. Not because of theory. Because of demonstration. — Samuel came for three months, 8 years ago. He left a mark that lasted far beyond his lifetime. Rest in peace, Samuel.

#SPEDN embofoods@blink.sv btcmap.org/merchant/28447 Spending small amounts of Bitcoin, supporting local shops. Fat cakes, cold drinks, real everyday moments.

🚨Cape Town Bitcoin-only Monthly Meetup🚨 Date: Tuesday, 28th April 2026 Time: 18:30~20:30 Venue: Bootlegger Green Point 37 Main Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, 8051 Nick from @BitcoinFrndlySA shall be your host. All I ask is that you pay your bill plus 10% tip.

And just this morning, I found myself buying breakfast and coffee with Bitcoin at Hang Ten Cafe in Muizenberg.

Stores that accept Bitcoin in South Africa (2026 Guide) - BitcoinFriendlySA bitcoinfriendlysa.co.za/academy/31-top…

How Kenyans/East Africans can beat the inflationary aspect of fiat by switching to Bitcoin thus preserving their purchasing power?

Can you spend Bitcoin in South Africa? Yes. You can spend Bitcoin at hundreds of thousands of locations across South Africa. This includes major retailers such as Pick n Pay, as well as businesses such as Bootlegger Cafés and Engen service stations. This is largely made possible by MoneyBadger, a South African crypto payment gateway that acts as a bridge between traditional payment rails like Scan to Pay and Zapper and your Bitcoin Lightning wallet. Spending Bitcoin in SA (1/17) For all 17 questions + answers: bitcoinfriendlysa.co.za/academy/can-yo…

Can you spend Bitcoin in South Africa? Learn where it’s accepted, how payments work, and get answers to 17 common questions about using Bitcoin locally. bitcoinfriendlysa.co.za/academy/can-yo…