Sweepsouth
Internet Marketplace PlatformsWestern Cape, South Africa501-1000 Employees
Sweepsouth operates an online marketplace that links customers seeking home cleaning services with professional cleaners, enabling bookings through phones, tablets, or computers. The platform emphasizes a fast, hassle-free experience, arranging a cleaner in minutes. Headquartered in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, it serves multiple regions across the country, including the Western Cape Winelands and major urban centers such as Durban, Johannesburg, Centurion, and Pretoria. The concept originated in 2013 when its co-founders pursued a part-time cleaner during the holidays, which led to the creation of the service. It has earned recognition in South Africa's startup ecosystem, including first place in the SiMODiSA Startup South Africa competition and becoming the first South African company to join the 500 Startups Accelerator. The company operates in the internet marketplace platforms space, positioning itself as a digital intermediary that simplifies access to in-home services across several major cities.