About us
We’re working to build the future of web hosting in South Africa.
1-grid is a Web Hosting company that empowers South African business owners to build, manage, and scale their online presence. We pride ourselves on offering more than just affordable solutions. Our team is committed to providing real-time assistance and guiding you through every phase of your online journey, from giving you the most competitive prices on company registrations and domain registrations to building and hosting your website, we're here to help you achieve your goals with the convenience of a single click.
Webafrica formation
Back in 1997, we started as part of Webafrica, a leading internet connectivity provider. We've been rocking the web hosting world ever since!
Gridhost purchased
Webafrica purchased Gridhost, a well-known name in the hosting world, intending to bring their customers under the Webafrica brand.
Rebrand to 1-grid
A buyout was concluded from Webafrica and Gridhost Services Pty Ltd. was born as a specialised web hosting business. Shortly after it was rebranded to 1-grid.
Major data centre move
We relocated to a world-class ISO-certified facility to further improve the delivery of our reliable, secure, and lightning-fast hosting services for our 32,000+ customers.
Built for Businesses That Demand Superior Hosting
Our customers
We are proud to be one of the best-rated web hosting companies in South Africa across 6,500+ independent reviews.
- 4.7/5
- Trustpilot
- 4.9/5
- Hellopeter
- 4.5/5
Our team
Our team is as diverse as it gets, each member rocking their unique skills and fresh ideas. We're all about pushing the digital boundaries and keeping it real with solutions that help people grow and expand their businesses online. We're not just ahead of the curve - we're defining it.
We approach the web hosting industry as a key to unlocking business potential in South Africa.
By making web hosting products more cost-effective and accessible, we believe we can help businesses in any growth stage.
40+
Team members
With our knowledgeable team, rest assured that your business is in good hands.
77,000+
Customer websites hosted
We are a trusted hosting partner for thousands of South African website owners.
32,000+
Customers on the platform
Supporting both individuals and small and medium-sized businesses.
We’re always looking for talented people to join us.
We believe online success is possible for anyone in South Africa – from entrepreneurs to aspiring bloggers and small businesses. Our affordable web hosting products, innovative Website Builder, and simple domain services make growing online a seamless experience. Join our team and help shape the web hosting industry by enabling our customers to succeed.
