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 20 Aug 2026 · new surveys open regularly
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The Springbok Pulse Survey: Rugby, Loyalty & The Green & Gold
Purpose: Purpose: This survey captures the unfiltered opinions of South Africans on the Springboks—the reigning back-to-back Rugby World Cup champions and a constant source of national debate. With the build-up to Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks, we want to know: do you trust Rassie's selections? Can you afford to watch the Boks live? Who should wear the Green & Gold? Target Audience: South African adults (18+) who follow rugby (even casually)
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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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The GNU Pulse Survey: South Africa's Coalition Reality
Purpose: Purpose: This survey captures South Africans' unfiltered views on the Government of National Unity (GNU)—the biggest political story of the year. Thirteen months after the ANC lost its outright majority for the first time since 1994, we want to know: is this coalition a "necessary step" or an "unholy alliance"? What would citizens change if they had the power? And where do they get their information? Target Audience: South African adults (18+)
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The Gauteng Water Pulse Survey: When the Taps Run Dry
Purpose: Purpose: This survey captures the lived reality of Gauteng residents facing the province's escalating water crisis—a crisis the SA Human Rights Commission has called a "daily violation of basic human rights". With water losses reaching 49.2% due to leaks and illegal connections, and recurring outages forcing families to walk 45 minutes with wheelbarrows to fetch water from cemeteries, we want to know: where are you from? What's your daily reality? Who do you hold accountable? And what would you say to those responsible? Target Audience: Gauteng residents (18+)
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The Mjolo Pulse: A Survey on the State of Dating in South Africa
Purpose: Purpose: This survey explores the modern dating landscape—the "mjolo" scene—in South Africa. It focuses on what men and women are looking for, the role of money in attraction, and key "prequalifications" for each gender. The findings will produce a fun yet insightful report that companies will find irresistible for deeper exploration. Target Audience: Single South Africans aged 18–45
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The Ultimate Fast-Food Loyalty Test: KFC vs Nando's vs Chicken Licken
Purpose: Purpose: This survey captures fast-food preferences and loyalty drivers across South Africa's top chicken brands. The data will answer the questions brands are most anxious about before they even ask—revealing what truly drives choice in a R177 billion market where KFC leads with ~25% market share, yet over a third of consumer attention is shifting to alternate brands. Target Audience: South African fast-food consumers (general public)
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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.