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Agile market research for SA businesses.

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Agile market research for South African businesses — real voices, anonymised insight, and a panel thanked with Rocks when they take part.

Shared anonymously with research teams — your identity is never sold.

Free South African surveys · Free to join · No automatic subscriptions · POPIA-aligned

Free to join: no membership fees and no automatic subscriptions. See our Terms of Service. Real rewards subject to availability; specifications may differ from promotional images. Prepaid airtime/data (when offered) load to supported networks only and are not cash (Terms §6.3–6.5).

Need a team that listens to real voices? Dootsa for businesses → Launch from 10 ready-made templates, share private campaign links, and use full-page quick polls.

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Visit our dedicated business page to see audience reach across South Africa, the full feature stack behind survey delivery and analytics, and the impact your research investment can create.

Interactive question craft included — dual-screen, ranking, matrix, NPS, and more.

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Free South African surveys — earn Rocks, no account to start

Answer right here. Confirm you're 18+, finish the questions, and lock in Pending Rocks. Create a free account at the end to claim them, unlock the shop, and get matched to more surveys. How free surveys work

Public

The Education Pulse Survey: What South Africans Really Think About Our Schools

Purpose: Purpose: This survey captures the views of South Africans on the state of education in the country. Education is seen as the key to the future, yet persistent challenges like crumbling infrastructure, teacher shortages, and curriculum debates continue to reinforce cycles of poverty and inequality. We want to know: how do you rate the quality of education? Do you believe the system prepares youth for the job market? What is the most critical issue facing our schools? Do you know about the challenges teachers face? Where do you get your information about education? Target Audience: South African adults (18+)

50 Rocks · ~5 min

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Public

The Dootsa Lover's Retreat Survey: Crafting the Ultimate Couple's Getaway

Purpose: Purpose: This survey is designed to gather comprehensive insights from South Africans in relationships to shape Dootsa's next big reward: a couple's retreat experience. We want to know what you truly desire—from destinations and activities to accommodation styles and retreat lengths. With 69% of South Africans planning more holidays in 2026 and 66% traveling specifically to spend uninterrupted time with their partner, this reward is perfectly timed to meet a growing need for intentional, meaningful escapes. Target Audience: South African adults (18+) in relationships

50 Rocks · ~5 min

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Public

Survey for Unemployed South Africans: The State of the Nation Report

Purpose: Purpose: This survey captures the lived reality of unemployed South Africans—their mindset, survival strategies, brand preferences, digital habits, and aspirations. The findings will produce a publication that gives brands, policymakers, and the public an unfiltered view of the state of affairs in the country. Target Audience: Unemployed South Africans aged 18-65+

50 Rocks · ~14 min

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Public

Immigration, Opportunity & Social Tensions in South Africa

Purpose: Purpose: This survey captures the lived attitudes, frustrations, and tensions surrounding immigration into South Africa. It is designed to answer the burning questions brands, policymakers, and media have about how the unemployed and working-class South Africans perceive foreign nationals and their impact on jobs, business, and daily life.

50 Rocks · ~14 min

Start survey

Public

The Entrepreneur Survey: "The Unseen Engine"

Purpose: Purpose: This survey goes deep into the mind of the SA entrepreneur—the self-starter, the job creator, the person who wakes up every day to build something from nothing. The results will produce a publication that forces government, brands, and funders to confront uncomfortable truths about where support is failing and where real opportunity exists.

50 Rocks · ~16 min

Start survey

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Simple Process

From your voice to teams who listen

Four simple steps — share your view, protect your privacy, and be thanked for taking part.

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Join the panel

Create your free account in under two minutes. No membership fees and no automatic subscriptions.

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Share your view

Pick topics that matter to you. Each survey shows how your anonymised answers help teams who need to listen.

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Get thanked with Rocks

Earn Rocks for completed surveys and redeem them in the shop for vouchers, airtime, and more.

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Climb tiers

The more you participate, the more recognition you unlock — tier perks and exclusive rewards.

Why Dootsa

Built so your voice is heard — and valued

Participation comes first. Thank-you rewards and a full shop catalogue recognise the time you give.

Your voice, anonymised

Answers are shared with research teams without selling your identity.

Real rewards

Rocks you can spend in the shop — thank-you rewards with a clear path to vouchers, airtime, and gifts.

Built for South Africa

Province-aware matching, POPIA-aligned processing, and local reward partners.

Thank-you rewards

Earn Rocks when you complete surveys — redeem them for vouchers, airtime, and gifts in the shop.

Works on your phone

Take surveys from any smartphone. Dootsa is mobile-first so you can participate wherever you are.

Full rewards shop

Browse partner vouchers and products. Spend Rocks on recognition you can actually use.

Rocks

What are Rocks?

Rocks are Dootsa's thank-you rewards — the balance you earn for sharing your view and spend on vouchers, airtime, gift cards, and partner items in the rewards shop.

How you earn Rocks

You collect Rocks when you complete surveys, hit streak milestones, refer friends, and unlock tier bonuses. Every survey shows how many Rocks you'll earn before you start.

How you spend Rocks

Spend Rocks in the shop on airtime, vouchers, gift cards, and partner rewards — subject to availability (Terms §6). Your tier is based on lifetime Rocks earned; spending Rocks never lowers your tier.

Rocks are not cash and cannot be withdrawn. They are promotional thank-you rewards under our Terms of Service.

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Reward Tiers

The More You Do, The More You Earn

Complete surveys to climb our exclusive tier system. Each level unlocks bigger bonuses and better perks — and your tier is permanent, spending never lowers it.

Newcomer

0++ Rocks

Explorer

100++ Rocks

+5% bonus Rocks

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Contributor

300++ Rocks

+10% bonus Rocks

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Champion

750++ Rocks

+15% bonus Rocks

Legend

2,000++ Rocks

+20% bonus Rocks

Tiers are based on lifetime Rocks earned — your status grows and never decreases. Start earning now →

FAQ

Common Questions

Everything you need to know before getting started.

What are Rocks?
Rocks are Dootsa's thank-you rewards — the balance you earn for sharing your view and spend on vouchers, airtime, gift cards, and partner items in the rewards shop. You collect Rocks when you complete surveys, hit streak milestones, refer friends, and unlock tier bonuses. Every survey shows how many Rocks you'll earn before you start. Rocks are not cash and cannot be withdrawn. They are promotional thank-you rewards under our Terms of Service.
Where can I take free South African surveys?
Browse live free public surveys on Dootsa — start with no account, finish to earn Pending Rocks, then join free to claim rewards. See /public-surveys or the free surveys guide for how it works.
What does “amplify your voice” mean on Dootsa?
You share your real opinions on surveys. Teams who need to listen — brands, product groups, and research buyers — receive anonymised insight. You are thanked with Rocks you can redeem for rewards under our Terms.
Is Dootsa completely free?
Yes — free to join with no membership fees and no automatic subscriptions. Organisations pay for research access; you receive thank-you Rocks redeemable for rewards under our Terms. Public surveys are free to take.
How are my rewards delivered?
Dootsa facilitates delivery: physical items ship via independent couriers (their terms apply); digital vouchers and airtime go to your email or mobile via fulfilment partners. Specifications may differ from promotional images.
How is my personal data protected?
Dootsa follows a POPIA-aligned privacy program with evidence-backed controls. Responses are de-identified for business reporting, personal details are never sold to third parties, and data handling is governed through documented security and legal workflows.
How many Rocks do I earn per survey?
Each survey displays its Rocks reward upfront so you always know what you're earning. Longer, more detailed surveys thank you with more Rocks. Higher tier members also earn bonus Rocks on every survey.
Can I use Dootsa on my mobile phone?
Absolutely. Dootsa is designed mobile-first and works perfectly on any smartphone or tablet. Earn Rocks from wherever you are.
What are the reward tiers?
As you earn more lifetime Rocks you automatically progress through 5 tiers: Newcomer, Explorer, Contributor, Champion, and Legend. Higher tiers unlock bonus multipliers, exclusive surveys, and special perks — and your tier is permanent; spending Rocks never lowers it.
How does registration work?
Choose User or Business, enter your name and email, and we send an activation link. Complete your profile from that link — password, terms, and any required details — then you're in. Expired link? Re-enter your email anytime for a fresh one.
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