Your Event Operating System — built in South Africa, for South Africa.
A South Africa where the entire event ecosystem thrives on one platform — where organizers, artists, crew, and groovists all have the tools they need to create, perform, work, and experience unforgettable events.
To give South Africa's entertainment industry better ways to organize, promote, discover, and experience events. Better ways to get booked and get paid — with every transaction protected and every participant valued.
South Africa's event industry is fragmented. Organizers juggle multiple platforms to sell tickets, book artists, and hire vendors. Artists struggle to get discovered. Service providers chase invoices. And groovists never know if an event is legit until they show up.
Ziyawa brings everything into one platform. Create events, sell tickets, book talent, hire crew, and manage payments — all in one place. Every payment is protected — organizers pay upfront for bookings, artists and crew get paid after the event, and ticket revenue clears once the event is done. Everyone is protected, and every groovist can trust what they're paying for.
“Ziyawa” is South African slang — it means “it's going down” or “things are moving.” It captures the energy of a great event — when the music hits right, the crowd is alive, and everything just flows. That's the feeling we're building toward.
Event-goers who want to discover, book, and attend events with confidence. Browse events across South Africa, buy tickets securely, and know exactly what you're walking into — with real reviews, verified organizers, and digital QR tickets.
From first-time hosts to seasoned promoters. Create events, sell tickets, book artists, hire crew, and manage everything from a single dashboard. Ticket revenue is held safely and released to you after the event.
Musicians, DJs, MCs, and performers who want to get booked and paid reliably. Build your profile, showcase your work, set your rates, and receive booking requests directly through the platform. The organizer pays upfront — you get paid after the event.
Sound engineers, lighting techs, caterers, photographers, security, and all the professionals who make events happen. Get hired directly for event staff roles, list your own bookable services, or do both — all through a single crew profile.
One platform for the entire event lifecycle — from planning to payout.
Create multiple ticket types, set capacities, and sell directly to groovists. Buyers get digital tickets with unique QR codes.
Browse artist and crew directories. Send booking requests, negotiate terms, and pay securely through the platform.
Scan attendee QR codes at the door for fast, reliable check-in. Track attendance in real time from your dashboard.
All earnings go to your Ziyawa wallet. Withdraw to your bank account anytime — with full transaction history.
Message organizers, artists, and crew directly on the platform. Coordinate bookings, ask questions, and stay connected.
Leave reviews after events. Organizers, artists, and crew all build public track records that help the community make better choices.
Payments are held until the work is done. Booking payments clear after the event. Ticket revenue clears 48 hours after completion. Everyone is protected.
Ask Ziwaphi to help you find events by date, location, genre, or vibe. A conversational way to discover what’s happening near you.
Search and filter events by province, date, price range, or keyword. Find exactly what you’re looking for across South Africa.
Every rand on Ziyawa is processed through Paystack and held until the event is done.
Payment goes through Paystack. The money is held — not in the organizer's pocket — until after the event.
The organizer pays upfront. Those funds are also held — the artist or crew member doesn't receive the money yet.
Groovists attend, artists perform, crew delivers. Everyone does their part.
For bookings, both the organizer and the artist or crew member confirm the work was done. This triggers the release process.
Booking payments release to artists and crew. Ticket revenue releases to the organizer 48 hours after the event. Funds go to each person's Ziyawa wallet, ready to withdraw.
Most platforms do one thing — sell tickets, or list artists, or manage bookings. Ziyawa handles the full event lifecycle: ticketing, talent booking, crew hiring, payments, messaging, reviews, and check-in. No switching between apps.
Holding payments means organizers can't disappear with booking money, and artists and crew can't get stiffed after doing the work. The money is always there — it just doesn't move until the event is done and both sides confirm.
Ziyawa is built in South Africa, processes payments in ZAR through Paystack, and is designed around how the local event industry actually works — from groove culture to service provider logistics.
No hidden costs. Ticket fees and booking commissions are all published upfront on our pricing page. You always know what you're paying before you commit.
Ziyawa is built and operated by Zande Technologies (Pty) Ltd, a South African technology company registered with CIPC (K2025834311) and the Information Regulator (2025-066656). We're based in South Africa and committed to building technology that serves our local entertainment industry.
For more information about Zande Technologies, visit zande.io.
Zande Technologies is proud to be in partnership with Rath Group (Pty) Ltd, working together to grow and strengthen South Africa's entertainment and events industry.
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