Meetable: Dining With Strangers

Aug 11, 5:00 – 5:45 PM (UTC)

Johannesburg

Feeling connected online but not really connected IRL? You’re not alone. Join me on Monday 11 August at 7 PM SAST for a live conversation with the co-founder of Meetable — a Cape Town startup that matches six strangers for curated dinners designed to spark meaningful conversation and friendship.

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About this event

One table. Six strangers. Real connection.

Join us and Sibabalwe, the co-founder of Meetable, a Cape Town startup that builds curated social-dining experiences for a live conversation about why we’re lonelier than ever online, and how shared meals restore real human connection. We’ll discuss design, safety, inclusivity, and practical tips to make friends in a digital world.


When: Monday, 11 August 2025 — 19:00 SAST

Where: LinkedIn Live

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Organizers

  • Samuel Ngobeni

    Fottis Finance

    Chapter Director

  • Brian Mlambo

    Akha Ventures

    Ecosystem Builder

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