truehost.africa WebHosting Starter, ZAR 35.00/mo. on Linux Shared
WebHosting Starter has been added on Apr 3, 2026, Aggregate Rating (7.2 out of 10 from 13 reviews)
CubeWS, 1 Wedgewood Link, Bryanston
Johannesburg , GT 2192 ZA
☎ Phone +27 22 88 000 22
📧 info@t...| 🔌 Hosted domains : | 10 |
|---|---|
| 🆓 free domains : | 1 |
| 📌 Dedicated IPs : | 0 |
| 💳 Payment Methods : | Credit / Debit / Prepaid CardsPayPalWire Transfer |
| 🔨 Control Panel : | CPanel |
| 🔧 Category : | BackupWordpressE-Commerce |
| ✍️ Support Options : | EmailHelp DeskPhone / Toll-FreeLive ChatOnline: Skype, Whatsapp ...Available 24/7 |
| ⚑ Targeting : | BW ZA SZ US ZM ZW |
| 💰 Money-back guarantee : | 30 days |
| 🚀 Uptime : | 99.95 % |
See also initial WebHosting Starter plan location on their website!
*📜 Plan description
Setup fee: free.
Starter is the entry shared plan for smaller launches and can host up to 10 websites. It includes 30 GB of SSD storage, support for WordPress and other CMS platforms, an estimated capacity of around 25 000 visits each month, a 1-click installer, unlimited bandwidth, unlimited email accounts, Python and NodeJS support, a shared IP address, and a free .co.za domain on annual plans. Setup fee is free on the order flow, migrations are included, and the plan uses cPanel for day-to-day management. Public retail pricing on the main hosting page shows a lower effective rate of R33 per month when billed triennially, while the store page still shows the standard R35 monthly view. This makes it the best fit for blogs, portfolios, brochure sites, student projects, and first business websites that need predictable cost and straightforward management.
These shared hosting plans are built for South African websites that want a quick launch path, low running cost, and a familiar cPanel workflow. The platform includes SSD storage, WordPress and other CMS support, 1-click application installs, free SSL, shared IP allocation, and unlimited email accounts, while the wider hosting stack also highlights Git integration, SSH and SFTP access, unlimited subdomains, cron jobs, staging environments, and support for Laravel, Node.js, Python, Joomla, and Drupal. The service is aimed at everything from first websites and student projects to business sites, agencies, and WooCommerce stores. Launch time is framed at around 30 minutes, migrations are handled at no charge, a free .co.za domain is bundled with annual-or-longer orders, and support is available 24x7 through chat, tickets, email, phone, and WhatsApp. Pricing on the public hosting page is shown excluding VAT and also highlights lower effective monthly rates when longer billing terms are selected.
Starter is the entry shared plan for smaller launches and can host up to 10 websites. It includes 30 GB of SSD storage, support for WordPress and other CMS platforms, an estimated capacity of around 25 000 visits each month, a 1-click installer, unlimited bandwidth, unlimited email accounts, Python and NodeJS support, a shared IP address, and a free .co.za domain on annual plans. Setup fee is free on the order flow, migrations are included, and the plan uses cPanel for day-to-day management. Public retail pricing on the main hosting page shows a lower effective rate of R33 per month when billed triennially, while the store page still shows the standard R35 monthly view. This makes it the best fit for blogs, portfolios, brochure sites, student projects, and first business websites that need predictable cost and straightforward management.
These shared hosting plans are built for South African websites that want a quick launch path, low running cost, and a familiar cPanel workflow. The platform includes SSD storage, WordPress and other CMS support, 1-click application installs, free SSL, shared IP allocation, and unlimited email accounts, while the wider hosting stack also highlights Git integration, SSH and SFTP access, unlimited subdomains, cron jobs, staging environments, and support for Laravel, Node.js, Python, Joomla, and Drupal. The service is aimed at everything from first websites and student projects to business sites, agencies, and WooCommerce stores. Launch time is framed at around 30 minutes, migrations are handled at no charge, a free .co.za domain is bundled with annual-or-longer orders, and support is available 24x7 through chat, tickets, email, phone, and WhatsApp. Pricing on the public hosting page is shown excluding VAT and also highlights lower effective monthly rates when longer billing terms are selected.
📄 Editorial Review
Truehost South Africa is a broad one-stop hosting provider rather than a narrow specialist. The company traces its start to January 2016, grew out of work connected to Ryanada, and now operates with more than 20 staff and more than 30,000 clients across five continents. That gives the business enough scale to look established, while still keeping a practical small-business approach. Domains, shared hosting, Windows hosting, email, reseller hosting, VPS, managed VPS, managed cloud, dedicated servers, website builder tools, online shop services, SSL certificates, Google Workspace, backup services, and even SEO-related services all sit under the same umbrella. For customers who prefer to keep several online services with one provider, that is one of the strongest parts of the platform.The standard hosting catalog is easy to follow. Shared Hosting includes SSD storage, free SSL, daily backups, unlimited email accounts, one-click installs, cPanel access, and migration help, while some annual plans also include a free .co.za domain. Windows Hosting is built around Windows Server 2019, ASP.NET, MySQL/MSSQL, DDoS protection, and Plesk, making it more useful for Microsoft-based projects than a typical low-cost Linux-only host. Beyond that, the platform also includes Email Hosting, Reseller Hosting, Linux VPS, Managed VPS, Managed Cloud Hosting, and Dedicated Servers, so it can work both for first-time website owners and for customers who need more isolated or scalable infrastructure.
There is also a strong local-business angle throughout the offer. The Website Builder and Online Shop products are clearly aimed at customers who want to launch quickly without depending on a developer. They include drag-and-drop editing, mobile-ready templates, built-in hosting, SSL, DNS connection, and e-commerce functions. The online shop side is especially relevant for South African merchants because it connects well with local billing and payment expectations. On the domain side, Truehost carries a broad range of extensions while giving special attention to .co.za registrations and straightforward domain management. The storefront is mainly English, while the wider Truehost ecosystem works across several countries, and the ordering environment can show ZAR and USD depending on the service or market.
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