Find a doctor you trust, close to home.
Dokotela is a new way to find doctors, book appointments, and stay in touch with your care team — built for South Africa, and built to never sell your data.
Free for patients. Currently in development — no live bookings yet.
How it works
Everything you need between appointments
One place to find care, book it, and keep the conversation going.
Find the right doctor
Filter by speciality, distance, medical aid, and language — down to who's actually taking new patients.
Book in seconds
See real availability and book a slot instantly — no phone calls, no waiting for a callback.
Message your doctor
Stay in touch between visits, securely — questions, follow-ups, and prescriptions in one thread.
Your history, your control
Choose exactly what to share with a new doctor, and with whom. Nothing goes anywhere without your say-so.
For patients and doctors
Built for both sides of the appointment
Care that fits your life
Available on iOS, Android, and the web — find, book, and manage your care from wherever you are.
- Search doctors by speciality, gender, and language
- Book appointments for yourself or a dependant
- Keep every document, script, and message in one place
Less admin, more patients
A web dashboard built for practices — manage your calendar, patients, and reputation in one place.
- Verified through the HPCSA register
- Set your own availability and manage bookings
- Message patients and reply to reviews directly
Be the first to know when we launch
Join the waitlist and we'll email you the moment Dokotela is live in your area.