South Africa’s local services app

The easiest booking you’ll ever make

Name: Mendo
Author: Reetse

Find verified cleaners, barbers, plumbers, and pros near you. Clear pricing, secure payments, and real-time tracking in one app.

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Free to downloadVerified providersiOS & AndroidSecure payments

Mendo app showing a map of nearby service providers

Our story

Why we created Mendo

Every day, people look for cleaners, barbers, plumbers, stylists, and other local help. The search is scattered across chats, posts, and random results, with no one trusted place to find someone nearby, know the price, and book.

Providers grow through word of mouth, or by posting on Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms. Some build websites that get buried among millions of others. Nearby customers often book someone far away, and local businesses stay unrecognized.

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One app Find, book, track, and pay local help in one place

Nearby See verified providers close to you on the map

Free Providers list on Standard at no cost

0% No commission cut on a vendor's listed rate

Built so customers stop guessing who will show up, and local providers get found by people who actually need them.

Your pros, wherever you need them

Browse verified local providers on the map, book in minutes, and follow every step from arrival to payment.

Verified providersMap discoveryExpress bookingScheduled slotsClear pricingIn-app messagingReal-time trackingArrival PINSecure paymentsFree to listIdentity checksSOS support

Book with confidence

Choose Express or pick a time slot, then pay a deposit in the app to secure your booking. No quote chasing, no guessing.

Express or scheduled bookings
Deposit secures your slot
Transparent totals before you pay

Mendo booking screen with pricing and confirm button

Track every step

Follow your provider’s arrival in real time, message in-app, and confirm with a PIN when they arrive. Pay the balance securely through the app.

Live arrival tracking
In-app messaging
Arrival PIN for safety

“Finally, a way to book local help without guessing who will show up.”
Households

“List your skills once and let customers find you on the map.”
Providers

“Clear prices before you confirm. No awkward quote chasing.”
Busy families

“Turn digital demand into real income, without a shopfront.”
Entrepreneurs

“Finally, a way to book local help without guessing who will show up.”
Households

“List your skills once and let customers find you on the map.”
Providers

“Clear prices before you confirm. No awkward quote chasing.”
Busy families

“Turn digital demand into real income, without a shopfront.”
Entrepreneurs

Built for everything you need done

From home care to beauty, trades to events: one app for verified local services across South Africa.

Households

Book cleaners, handymen, and everyday home help you can trust and rebook in a few taps.

Beauty & care

Barbers, stylists, nails, and wellness pros who build repeat relationships over time.

Trades & repairs

Plumbers, electricians, and painters when you need someone reliable, fast.

Providers

List for free, set your prices, reach customers on the map, and get paid securely.

Small business

Grow visibility with verified trust signals and optional Boost when you are ready.

Events & outdoors

DJs, photographers, caterers, gardeners, and planners for moments that matter.

Free on iOS & Android

Download Mendo

Find verified local pros, book in a few taps, and track every step. List your services for free if you are a provider.

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers about booking, coverage, and trust on Mendo.

Open Mendo, browse local providers on the map, choose a category, pick Express or a scheduled time, and pay a deposit in the app to secure your booking.

Yes. Mendo is built for South Africa and is launching with coverage focused on major areas including Johannesburg, Gauteng, and other provinces as vendors join.

Vendors complete identity verification with ID and selfie checks before they can offer services on Mendo. Customers also verify before booking.

Yes. The Standard plan is free, forever. List your services, receive bookings, and get paid securely at no cost. An optional Boost subscription is available for enhanced visibility.

Mendo gives skilled individuals and small businesses a free way to reach customers digitally, without needing a shopfront or expensive marketing. Every booking connects demand with skilled supply.

Questions? Email support.mendo@reetse.co.za