“Before Strove I was chasing payments by hand. Now the money lands before I even pack up my tools.”
Thabo Mokoena
Precision Plumbing · Benoni
Find, Book And Pay A Local
Business In Minutes
// How It Works
Booking a trusted local business shouldn't be a mission. On Strove you search, book, and pay in one place — through a single verified WhatsApp number and your Strove app.
No phone tag, no dodgy EFTs, no wondering whether the job will actually get done. You choose the business, we handle everything in between.
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→ FindFind A Business You Trust
Search for what you need and browse verified local businesses. Every credential is checked and every review is earned from a real, completed booking.
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→ BookGet A Quote Or Book On The Spot
See live availability and book instantly, or request a quote for bigger jobs. It all happens in one WhatsApp chat — no back-and-forth across five different numbers.
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→ PayPay Safely, We Hold The Money
Pay through Strove and your money is held securely until the job is done. The business only gets paid once you're looked after — so your payment is always protected.
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→ ReviewRate The Job When It's Done
Once your booking is complete, leave a review. Your honest rating rewards businesses who deliver and helps the next person choose with confidence.
// Your Money Is Protected
Committed To Getting You Looked After
When you pay on Strove, your money doesn't go straight to the business. We hold it securely until your service is complete — so if something goes wrong, you're covered.
No proof-of-payment screenshots, no chasing refunds, no risk. Just a fair deal for you and the business, every single time.
// One Number, Zero Hassle
Everything In One Place
Every Strove business runs through one verified WhatsApp number with the blue tick. Book, chat, pay and get confirmations all in the same conversation. No apps to juggle, no forms to fill, no accounts to remember.
You talk to Strove, and Strove handles the rest.
Remember:Strove will never send you a payment request out of the blue. If you ever get one, it's a scam — ignore it.
Founding Businesses
Meet Our Founding Businesses
The first merchants to join Strove — verified, paid on time, and growing.
“The escrow bit sold me. Clients trust it, so they book without hesitating. My no-shows dropped the first week.”
Lerato Ndlovu
Glow Aesthetics · Sandton
“Clients used to ghost me after a quote. Strove keeps everything in writing, the deposit locks them in — it changed how I run my jobs.”
Sipho Mahlangu
Bright Spark Electrical · Midrand
// FAQ
Your Questions Answered
Yes. Your money is held securely by Strove and only released to the business once your service is complete. You're protected the whole way through.
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