Africa,
Connexted.
Chat with anyone. Get real-time community alerts. Access free education resources. Stay safe with one tap. All in one app.
Everything you need,
in one place
Connex brings together the tools communities across Africa use every day — messaging, safety alerts, and education — into a single, beautifully designed app.
Chat
Fast, secure messaging for individuals and groups. Share photos, voice notes, and documents. See when messages are delivered and read.
Learn moreCommunity Alerts
Real-time notifications for loadshedding, water outages, safety incidents, traffic, weather warnings, and community updates — all location-aware.
Learn moreEducation
Free access to DBE matric past papers for Grades 10, 11, and 12. Browse by subject, download PDFs, and study anywhere — no paywall, ever.
Learn moreEmergency SOS.
One press away.
When you feel unsafe, press and hold the SOS button for 3 seconds. Your trusted contacts are instantly alerted with your location. No fumbling, no dialling — just hold and help is on its way.
3-second activation — Press and hold to trigger. Haptic feedback confirms the countdown.
Trusted contacts only — Mutual consent required. Both you and your contact must agree before linking.
Location sharing — Your GPS coordinates are sent automatically so help knows exactly where you are.
Up and running in minutes
Three simple steps to connect with your community.
Download
Get Connex from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. It's free to download and free to use.
Sign Up
Create your account with your phone number. Set your area to receive location-relevant alerts.
Connect
Start chatting, browse alerts in your area, access past papers, and add your trusted SOS contacts.
Know what's happening
around you
From loadshedding schedules to safety warnings — Connex combines official data and community reports to keep you informed in real time.
Your data is yours.
Full stop.
Connex is built with privacy and security at its core. We comply with leading data protection standards, including POPIA and other applicable regulations.
Encrypted Communication
All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Your messages, media, and personal information are protected using industry-standard encryption protocols.
POPIA Compliant
We comply fully with the Protection of Personal Information Act. You have the right to access, correct, and delete your personal data at any time.
Transparent Practices
We never sell your data. Our privacy policy is written in plain language, not legal jargon. We believe you deserve to know exactly how your information is handled.
Ready to connect?
Join thousands of people across Africa already using Connex. Download now — it's free.