Find a reason to step out.
Discover places, utilities, events and specials. Check community updates before you go, and share what you notice to help the next person.
Explore on the webSTARTING IN WITS & BRAAMFONTEINExplore your city.
Explore your city.
Move with confidence.
Discover local places, everyday services, events and specials, with community updates to help you understand what’s happening around you. Find HeadsUp on WhatsApp and our web app.
Built with the community. Starting in Braamfontein.
BRAAMFONTEIN, JOHANNESBURGYour neighbourhood.
A little more connected.
Spot the HeadsUp sticker?Scan it. Check in. Discover more.A little more connected.
MORE OF YOUR CITY, WITHIN REACHThe places are here.
The places are here.
Let’s make them easier to find.
In our Braamfontein mapping exercise, 36% of the places we mapped were digitally excluded: not searchable or mapped in the sources we checked. These are businesses and services people use every day.
Be found. Build connections.
Make your place visible, share what’s happening and learn from visitor check-ins and feedback. Give people a reason to come back.
Grow with HeadsUpConnect with local life.
Help your residents, students or community discover useful places and support. Partner on local initiatives and learn from participation.
Partner with usMAKE A PLANWhat's happening
What's happening
around you?
An affordable lunch. A charging point. An event after class. A road closure that changes your plans. Find useful information for your next journey in Braam.
See the latest updates01Events & experiencesFind a reason to head out.02Specials worth a lookSee what local places are sharing.03Your next Local GemGet to know the places around you.
Everyday essentials: Discover Wi-Fi, charging spots, toilets, transport and other useful services.
Community updates: See shared information about closed places, blocked roads, pedestrian or vehicle accidents and other changes that may affect your journey. Check when an update was shared; conditions can change.
You’re here. Check in.Look for the sticker at the venue.
Your next favourite starts with a hello.
A SMALL SCAN. MORE TO DISCOVER.See the HeadsUp sticker?
See the HeadsUp sticker?
Scan it.
Check in. Unlock what’s happening here.
Visit a participating place
Found it on HeadsUp? Already a regular? You’re welcome to check in either way.
Scan the sticker
Use your phone camera to open WhatsApp and complete your check-in.
Find out what’s in store
See venue information and available offers. Take part to earn points or access a reward.
MAKE YOUR VISIT COUNTA little something
A little something
to come back for.
We’re testing rewards with participating businesses. Your check-ins and feedback help them understand the visit, while available offers give you a reason to return or try somewhere new.
Check in. Take part.
Complete an eligible check-in or activity, such as sharing a short response about your visit, to earn points under the participating offer.
See what you can unlock.
Look at the offer available at that place. It may include points, a special for your next visit, or a chance to win.
Enjoy your next visit.
Use an available reward according to its instructions. Check where it applies, when it can be used and any expiry date.
Offers and qualifying activities vary by place. Check the specific offer before taking part. A Spin to Win entry is a chance to win, rather than a guaranteed reward.
Get started on WhatsAppFOR LOCAL BUSINESSESGive people a reason
Contact the team
Give people a reason
to find you.
And come back.
Local businesses pay for visibility and visitor engagement through HeadsUp. Share your place, events and specials, then use check-ins and feedback to understand your visitors and encourage them to return.
Join the Local Gems network Let’s start with a conversation.Contact the team
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Help people discover you
Share your place, events and specials through HeadsUp’s local discovery and community channels.
02
Get to know your visitors
Use check-ins and short feedback to learn when people visit, what they enjoy and whether they return.
03
Keep the connection going
Invite visitors back for a relevant event, special or reward, with their permission.
We’re piloting check-ins, feedback and rewards with paying local business partners. Together, we test what visitors value and what gives them a reason to return. Ask us about the pilot terms for your place.
A CULTURE OF LOOKING OUT FOR EACH OTHERSee something.
See something.
Say something.
Useful information already exists in conversations and neighbourhood groups. We built HeadsUp’s WhatsApp chatbot and web app to make local knowledge easier to share and discover.
Your update could help someone else.
A closed place. A blocked road. A useful service. Something happening nearby. When it is safe to do so, share what you observed and where and when it happened.
We’re building a shared picture of everyday life so more people can explore with confidence. Take the first step and participate.
Share a HeadsUp on WhatsAppFOR RESIDENCES & ORGANISATIONSA more connected neighbourhood
A more connected neighbourhood
starts with participation.
Work with HeadsUp to help residents, students and visitors discover their surroundings, find useful information and take part in local life.
Make information accessible
Help your community find everyday services, local places and relevant updates through our WhatsApp chatbot and web app.
Support local participation
Host an activation or support a local pilot. Connect people with neighbourhood businesses and learn from check-ins and feedback.
Prepare people to help
We want businesses and residences to prepare staff to recognise when someone needs help and connect them with the appropriate services. We’re inviting qualified partners to help develop this training.
What is your building doing to support women’s freedom to move?
Let’s discuss accessible support information, staff preparedness and practical ways to look out for one another. Emergency response and specialist care remain with qualified services.
Do I need to download an app?
You can explore HeadsUp in your browser. At a participating venue, scan the HeadsUp sticker with your phone camera and complete the check-in through WhatsApp.
Can I check in if I already know the place?
Yes. Regulars, walk-ins and people discovering the place for the first time can all check in. Look for the HeadsUp sticker when you arrive.
How many points do I earn?
The points and qualifying activities depend on the participating offer. Check the details at the venue or ask the team before taking part. Each reward has its own redemption conditions.
Does every place offer the same rewards?
No. Offers are agreed with each participating place and can change. Check which venue a reward applies to, when you can use it, and any other conditions. Giveaways do not guarantee a prize.
How can my business join?
Contact the team with your business name, location and contact details. We’ll arrange a conversation about your place, your visitors and how the pilot could work for you.