Web hosting & development, built in South Africa
Find the perfect online name for your business
NVMe SSD hosting, .co.za domains, professional email, and custom web development — POPIA-compliant and locally supported.
Free .co.za domain with every hosting plan
Everything you need to get online
Launch, host, secure and scale with one local partner.
NVMe SSD Speed
Lightning-fast storage for instant page loads. Sub-20ms response times from our Johannesburg data centre.
.co.za Domains
Register your South African domain from R90/year. Free .co.za domain included with every hosting plan.
Business Email
Professional email with your domain name. Set up in minutes with IMAP, POP3, and webmail access.
Free SSL Security
Every domain gets a free Let's Encrypt SSL certificate. Keep your visitors safe and your site trusted.
Automated Backups
Daily backups retained for 30 days. Restore your site with one click from the client portal.
Local Support
Real South African people, not chatbots. Available via email, ticket, and WhatsApp.
Hosting built for South Africa
Fast, secure and easy to manage. Every plan includes a free .co.za domain, SSL, and email.
Starter
For a single small site.
- ✓1000 MB Storage Space
- ✓5000 MB Bandwidth
- ✓10 Email
- ✓10 Database
- ✓Free Domain
Business
For growing businesses.
- ✓5 000 MB Storage Space
- ✓30 000 MB Bandwidth
- ✓Unlimited Email
- ✓20 Database
- ✓Free Domain
Pro
For busy, high-traffic sites.
- ✓50 GB Storage Space
- ✓1 000 GB Bandwidth
- ✓Unlimited Email
- ✓50 Database
- ✓Free Domain
All prices exclude VAT. Need web development too? See our dev packages →
Why choose Shima Hosting
Local, South African Support
Available 7 days a week via email, ticket, and WhatsApp.
Fast & Reliable
NVMe SSD storage, Johannesburg data centre, 99.9% uptime.
Start Small, Scale Anytime
Upgrade easily as your business grows, with no downtime.
All-in-One Convenience
Domains, hosting, email, and web development in one place.
Secure & POPIA Compliant
Free SSL, automated backups, and South African data residency.
Trusted by 500+ Businesses
South African businesses trust us with their online presence.
What our clients say
"Switched from a big-name host and the speed difference is night and day. Plus I can actually get hold of someone when I need help."
"Got my business online in a day. The team handled everything from domain to hosting to email. Highly recommend for startups."
"The monthly billing with annual discount is great value. My site loads so much faster than on our old host."
Get online in 3 easy steps
Choose your plan
Pick a hosting plan and search for your perfect domain name.
Set up your site
Install WordPress in one click, upload files, or use our website builder.
Go live
Launch your website and grow your business with local support.
Frequently asked questions
If you're starting out, our Starter plan is perfect for a single website. Growing businesses should look at the Business plan with 5 websites and free SSL. High-traffic sites need the Pro plan with unlimited websites and priority support.
Yes! Every hosting plan includes a free .co.za domain registration. If you need a .com or other extension, you can register it separately at our standard rates.
We use NVMe SSD storage (10x faster than regular SSDs) hosted in a Johannesburg data centre. Most sites load in under 200ms for South African visitors.
Absolutely. You can upgrade or downgrade your hosting plan at any time from the client portal. Changes take effect immediately with no downtime.
Yes, every hosting plan includes business email. You get IMAP, POP3, and webmail access. Create as many email accounts as your plan allows.
We accept all major credit and debit cards through PayFast (Visa, Mastercard, SnapScan, Zapper). You can choose monthly, half-yearly, or annual billing.
Yes. We perform daily backups retained for 30 days, provide free SSL certificates, and our servers are POPIA-compliant with South African data residency.
Ready to get online?
Find your domain and start building your online presence today.