Free South African surveys — earn Rocks for your opinion
Browse free surveys in South Africa from real research teams. Start instantly with no account, finish to lock in Pending Rocks, then create a free account to claim them and redeem rewards in the shop. How free South African surveys work →
Updated 03 Sept 2026 · new surveys open regularly
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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+)
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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
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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+
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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.
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I find free South African surveys?
- This hub lists live free public surveys on Dootsa. Open any survey to start with no signup. When you finish, create a free account to claim Pending Rocks and redeem rewards.
- How do paid surveys on Dootsa work?
- Pick a public survey, confirm you are 18 or older, and answer the questions — no account needed to start. When you finish you earn Pending Rocks. Create a free account to claim them into your balance and redeem rewards in the shop.
- What are Rocks and what can I redeem?
- Rocks are Dootsa's thank-you rewards. You spend them in the rewards shop on airtime, data, vouchers, and gift cards from participating South African retailers, subject to availability under our Terms.
- Is Dootsa free and is my data safe?
- Yes. Joining and taking surveys is free with no membership fees. Your responses are anonymised for research and your personal details are never sold. Dootsa follows a POPIA-aligned privacy programme.
- Are Rocks the same as cash?
- No. Rocks are promotional thank-you rewards, not cash or stored value. They can only be redeemed for rewards in the Dootsa shop, subject to availability and partner terms.