Why Choose CloudAfrica?

Secure, Scalable Cloud Servers. Over 80 years' Combined Experience in Cloud Infrastructure.

Speedy

Create. Deploy. Manage. Repeat.

We run on the latest Intel Xeon processors and high-end Intel SSDs, ensuring you’re building your digital environment on the fastest, best quality servers on the market.

Secure

Global-Level Security Standards.

We’ve designed our systems with security at the core. Our multi-layered security architecture includes a Default Firewall preventing new servers from being accessed by public internet (unless given permission), a Fully Managed Firewall to protect all instances from common threats, Two-Factor Authentication to reinforce all secure logins and full SSH Key Management.

Simple

Plug-and-Play Digital Deployment

Click and create powerful servers tailored to your business needs. Create your server in under five minutes with a responsive, user-friendly control panel.

Support

Expert-Driven, Locally-Based Support

Our support teams are managed by our engineers so you get the answers you’re looking for. We never offshore or redirect support queries. Ever. Our offices are located in South Africa and operate SAST hours to serve our clients.

Compliant

Stay Fully Compliant with Updating Regulations

We’re POPI-compliant and operate under South African jurisdiction. Hosting your servers with us ensures that you’re POPI-compliant and that your sensitive data meets the most stringent South African consumer-protection laws.

Customisable

Select and Choose the OS for you

We offer a variety of server operating systems to choose from, including:



  • SmartOS 16.4.1 (32/64-bit)
  • Ubuntu 14.04/16.04 (64-bit)
  • Fedora 24/25 (64-bit)
  • CentOS 6.5/7 (64-bit)
  • Windows 2012 R2 Standard
  • Windows 2016 Standard

Cost-Effective

South African rates. Zero Forex Risk.

Say goodbye to unwelcome end-of-month 5-10% surprise increases in dollar hosting bills. We charge competitive, affordable rates in ZAR, protecting you from risky, unpredictable Forex fluctuations. 


Our billing structure is transparent, predictable and pay-as-you-go, billed per hour so you know exactly how much you’ll be paying every month.

Local

Uninterrupted, Locally-Based Hosting.

Our Datacentre is located in Johannesburg, Gauteng. We use zero undersea cables to power our services, mitigating the risks that come with using foreign IaaS service providers.

Speedy

Create. Deploy. Manage. Repeat.

We run on the latest Intel Xeon processors and high-end Intel SSDs, ensuring you’re building your digital environment on the fastest, best quality servers on the market.

Secure

Global-Level Security Standards.

We’ve designed our systems with security at the core. Our multi-layered security architecture includes a Default Firewall preventing new servers from being accessed by public internet (unless given permission), a Fully Managed Firewall to protect all instances from common threats, Two-Factor Authentication to reinforce all secure logins and full SSH Key Management.

Simple

Plug-and-Play Digital Deployment

Click and create powerful servers tailored to your business needs. Create your server in under five minutes with a responsive, user-friendly control panel.

Support

Expert-Driven, Locally-Based Support

Our support teams are managed by our engineers so you get the answers you’re looking for. We never offshore or redirect support queries. Ever. Our offices are located in South Africa and operate SAST hours to serve our clients.

Complaint

Stay Fully Compliant with Updating Regulations

We’re POPI-compliant and operate under South African jurisdiction. Hosting your servers with us ensures that you’re POPI-compliant and that your sensitive data meets the most stringent South African consumer-protection laws.

Customisable

Select and Choose the OS for you

We offer a variety of server operating systems to choose from, including:



  • SmartOS 16.4.1 (32/64-bit)
  • Ubuntu 14.04/16.04 (64-bit)
  • Fedora 24/25 (64-bit)
  • CentOS 6.5/7 (64-bit)
  • Windows 2012 R2 Standard
  • Windows 2016 Standard

We offer a variety of server operating systems to choose from, including:



Cost-Effective

South African rates. Zero Forex Risk.

Say goodbye to unwelcome end-of-month 5-10% surprise increases in dollar hosting bills. We charge competitive, affordable rates in ZAR, protecting you from risky, unpredictable Forex fluctuations. 


Our billing structure is transparent, predictable and pay-as-you-go, billed per hour so you know exactly how much you’ll be paying every month.

Local

Uninterrupted, Locally-Based Hosting.

Our Datacentre is located in Johannesburg, Gauteng. We use zero undersea cables to power our services, mitigating the risks that come with using foreign IaaS service providers.

Customisable

Don’t settle for a VM that doesn’t meet your operability needs.

Select and Configure Your Cloud Infrastructure Setup.

Your VM, Your Way

Have particular specs or requirements for your VM?

We can create custom VM configurations based on what you want. Don’t settle for fixed, pre-defined configurations that don’t meet your operability needs.

Robust, Configurable Security Layers

Get the best-in-class security features for your digital infrastructure. Cloud Africa is the only South Africa-based service provider that offers virtual private clouds (VPCs) and advanced firewall services.

Direct, Always-On Support

We know that managing specialised, configured VMs requires accessible, hands-on support. We work closely with you and provide direct access to real-time communication and support via Slack and other digital channels.

Have a unique configuration or customisation in mind?