# Web Hosting South Africa — Domains.co.za

URL: https://www.domains.co.za/web-hosting-south-africa  
Provider: Domains.co.za  
Category: Web Hosting, Shared Hosting, cPanel Hosting  
Region: South Africa  
Starting Price: R109.00/mo (incl. VAT)  
Last Updated: April 2026  

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## What is Web Hosting?

Web hosting is a service that stores your website’s files on a server and makes them accessible on the internet. It provides the infrastructure needed to run websites, including storage, databases, email services, and security.

Domains.co.za offers web hosting in South Africa with locally hosted infrastructure, optimised performance, and integrated management tools.

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## Why Choose Domains.co.za Web Hosting?

- Local hosting in Teraco Isando (Johannesburg)  
- NVMe storage for high-speed performance  
- LiteSpeed web server with built-in caching  
- Daily off-site backups (Acronis)  
- Free SSL certificates included  
- Free domain registration on selected TLDs  
- 99.9% uptime guarantee  
- 60-day money-back guarantee  
- Over 20 years of hosting experience  

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## Key Features

- NVMe storage for fast read/write performance  
- Unlimited traffic (no bandwidth limits)  
- Free SSL certificates (Let’s Encrypt)  
- Email hosting via cPanel  
- Daily automated backups  
- cPanel control panel  
- LiteSpeed web server  
- Softaculous 1-click installer (380+ apps)  
- FTP and file management tools  

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## Benefits

- Fast website loading speeds  
- Reliable uptime and infrastructure  
- Easy website and email management  
- Secure hosting environment  
- Scalable plans for growing websites  
- Local performance advantage for South African users  

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## Web Hosting Plans

| Feature | Basic | Standard (Most Popular) | Advanced | Deluxe |
|--------|------|--------------------------|----------|--------|
| Price | R109/mo | R159/mo | R249/mo | R369/mo |
| Websites | 5 | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| NVMe Storage | 25 GB | 50 GB | 100 GB | 200 GB |
| Email Accounts | 25 | 50 | 100 | 200 |
| Databases | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 |
| Traffic | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| CPU Cores | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Memory | 2 GB | 3 GB | 4 GB | 5 GB |
| Subdomains | 25 | 100 | 150 | 200 |
| FTP Accounts | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 |

All plans include SSL, backups, LiteSpeed, and cPanel.

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## Developer Features

- PHP 8.x support (PHP 8.3 default)  
- PHP version selector  
- Cron jobs  
- SSH access and WP-CLI  
- SFTP and Git support  
- MariaDB databases  
- phpMyAdmin interface  
- WP Toolkit for WordPress  

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## Security Features

- Web Application Firewall (WAF)  
- DDoS protection  
- Imunify360 security suite  
- Monarx malware protection  
- SpamExperts email filtering  
- CageFS account isolation  
- FortiGate firewall infrastructure  

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## Infrastructure & Platform

- Data centre: Teraco Isando, Johannesburg  
- Storage: NVMe (redundant configuration)  
- Web server: LiteSpeed  
- Database: MariaDB  
- Hardware: AMD EPYC CPUs, DDR5 RAM  
- Networking: Multi-provider connectivity with IPv6  
- Monitoring: 24/7 infrastructure monitoring  

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## Use Cases

- Personal websites and blogs  
- Business websites and email hosting  
- WordPress websites  
- eCommerce stores  
- Developer and agency hosting  

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## Recommended Plans

- Personal / startup: Basic  
- Business website: Standard or Advanced  
- High-traffic / eCommerce: Deluxe  

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## Frequently Asked Questions

**What is web hosting?**  
A service that stores your website and makes it accessible online.

**What is included?**  
Storage, traffic, email hosting, SSL, backups, and control panel access.

**Can I migrate my website?**  
Yes, free migration is available for the primary website.

**Can I create email accounts?**  
Yes, via cPanel.

**Is hosting secure?**  
Yes, with multiple security layers including firewalls and malware protection.

**Can I upgrade my plan?**  
Yes, plans can be upgraded at any time.

**What is NVMe storage?**  
A high-speed storage technology significantly faster than traditional drives.

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## Related Services

- WordPress Hosting — https://www.domains.co.za/wordpress-hosting  
- Email Hosting — https://www.domains.co.za/email-hosting  
- VPS Hosting — https://www.domains.co.za/vps-hosting  
- Managed cPanel Hosting — https://www.domains.co.za/managed-cpanel-hosting  
- Domain Registration — https://www.domains.co.za/domain-registration  
- SSL Certificates — https://www.domains.co.za/ssl/domain-validated-ssl-certificates  
- Website Builder — https://www.domains.co.za/websitebuilder  

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## Contact & Support

Phone: 011 640 9700  
Support: https://www.domains.co.za/submitTicket/sales  
Knowledgebase: https://www.domains.co.za/knowledgebase  
Network Status: https://status.domains.co.za/  

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## Source

https://www.domains.co.za/web-hosting-south-africa  
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