# Top 38 subscription businesses in Gauteng

Tamtam tracks 38 subscription businesses headquartered in Gauteng. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Telkom, Discovery Limited and MultiChoice Group. Their median headcount is 606. Half of them were founded in 1997 or later. The most common headquarters are Johannesburg (16), Pretoria (6) and Centurion (3).

The subscription businesses in Gauteng are primarily large, established firms in telecommunications, financial services, and insurance. Notable companies include Telkom, a telecommunications provider; Discovery Limited, specializing in health and life insurance; MultiChoice Group, offering entertainment platforms; and OUTsurance, an insurance company known for cash-back bonuses.

A clear pattern among these companies is their founding era, with most established between the early 1990s and mid-2000s. Additionally, a significant number of these large firms are headquartered in Johannesburg and Centurion, indicating these cities as key business hubs within Gauteng.

🇿🇦 Gauteng · 38 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Telkom](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/telkom) (telkom.co.za)<br>South African telecommunications company offering affordable network services, enabling everyday ambitions through reliable connectivity and innovative communication solutions. | Telecommunications | 🇿🇦 Centurion | 16,006 | 1991 |
| 2 | [Discovery Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/discovery-limited) (discovery.co.za)<br>Leading global company innovating in health, life, and short-term insurance, promoting wellness and shared value through Vitality program. | Financial Services | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 14,735 | 1992 |
| 3 | [MultiChoice Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/multichoice-group) (multichoice.com)<br>Provides entertainment platforms and content security services, delivering African storytelling to over 19 million people across 50 countries. | Broadcast Media Production and Distribution | 🇿🇦 Randburg | 13,144 | 1995 |
| 4 | [OUTsurance](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/outsurance) (outsurance.co.za)<br>An insurance company offering cash back bonuses for claim-free customers, multiple product lines, and a history of industry awards and recognition | Insurance | 🇿🇦 Centurion | 5,704 | 1998 |
| 5 | [Clientele Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/clientele-limited) (clientele.co.za)<br>A diversified financial services group in South Africa, offering easy-to-understand financial products through direct marketing channels, with sustained growth and high returns | Insurance | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 4,636 | 1997 |
| 6 | [Openserve](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/openserve) (openserve.co.za)<br>A telecommunications infrastructure provider in South Africa, offering the country's largest fixed broadband network as a subsidiary of the Telkom Group Email info@openservecoza | Telecommunications | 🇿🇦 Pretoria | 2,106 |  |
| 7 | [Vox Telecom](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vox-telecom) (vox.co.za)<br>Leading telecom operator offering voice, data, and collaboration services across southern Africa for both business and consumer markets. | Telecommunications | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 2,101 |  |
| 8 | [DStv](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dstv) (dstv.com)<br>Global entertainment and technology company, providing world-class entertainment and sport to over 11 million customers in 49 countries through TV series, documentaries, feature films, and online streaming | Broadcast Media Production and Distribution | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 1,991 | 1995 |
| 9 | [Mugg & Bean](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mugg-and-bean) (muggandbean.co.za)<br>A welcoming place where people gather for bottomless coffee, giant muffins, generous portions, and a friendly atmosphere that keeps customers coming back | Food and Beverage Services | 🇿🇦 Pretoria | 1,827 | 1996 |
| 10 | [King Price Insurance](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/king-price-insurance) (kingprice.co.za)<br>This company offers affordable and straightforward insurance solutions for cars, homes, businesses, and life, with a focus on fair payouts and customer satisfaction | Insurance | 🇿🇦 Pretoria | 1,164 | 2011 |
| 11 | [1Life Insurance](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/1life-insurance) (1life.co.za)<br>This company is a life insurer and financial services provider offering affordable and convenient insurance products to South Africans, with innovative solutions and digital services | Financial Services | 🇿🇦 Morningside | 1,035 | 2006 |
| 12 | [Bidvest Steiner](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bidvest-steiner) (steiner.co.za)<br>Leading provider of integrated hygiene solutions for businesses in various industries, offering washroom hygiene, waste management, pest control, and deep cleaning services | Facilities Services | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 1,026 | 1958 |
| 13 | [MiX Telematics](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mix-telematics) (powerfleet.com)<br>A global provider of connected solutions for fleet management, offering safety, efficiency, sustainability, compliance, and security services to customers worldwide | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇿🇦 Midrand | 980 | 1996 |
| 14 | [SEESA (Pty) Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/seesa-pty-ltd) (bit.ly)<br>A nationwide industry expert in South Africa offering a range of services including IR & HR software, BEE strategies, legal advice, and employee training | Legal Services | 🇿🇦 Pretoria | 858 | 1998 |
| 15 | [Altech Netstar](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/altech-netstar) (netstar.co.za)<br>A leader in stolen vehicle recovery with the largest air and ground force in Africa Also provides digital fleet management solutions | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 837 | 1994 |
| 16 | [Affinity Health RSA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/affinity-health-rsa) (affinityhealth.co.za)<br>Leading health insurance provider in South Africa offering affordable and comprehensive health plans including Day-to-Day, Hospital, and Combined Health Plans tailored to individual needs | Insurance | 🇿🇦 Benoni | 794 | 2009 |
| 17 | [MIP](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mip-johannesburg) (mip.co.za)<br>Provider of innovative IT solutions for the financial services industry, offering risk-based billing model, software-as-a-service technology, and extensive industry experience | Financial Services | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 737 | 1989 |
| 18 | [SAICA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/saica) (saica.org.za)<br>A leading accountancy body in South Africa developing chartered accountants to become leaders in government, businesses, and communities Providing support services to members | Accounting | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 721 |  |
| 19 | [Gym Company \| Spa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gym-company-spa) (gymcompany.co.za)<br>A fitness and wellness provider with multiple locations offering personal service in top-notch facilities at accessible rates Visit website for more information | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 606 | 1997 |
| 20 | [MetroFibre](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/metrofibre) (metrofibre.co.za)<br>This company provides highly managed fibre optic broadband connectivity in South Africa, offering a variety of services tailored to meet business needs | Telecommunications | 🇿🇦 Highveld | 596 | 2010 |
| 21 | [Ctrack](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ctrack) (ctrack.com)<br>Provider of AI-driven solutions for asset management, serving diverse clients from small businesses to industry giants across Africa | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇿🇦 Centurion | 566 | 1985 |
| 22 | [Afrihost](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/afrihost) (afrihost.com)<br>This company provides web hosting and IT services, prioritizing client and employee satisfaction over profit, founded by three best friends | Telecommunications | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 561 | 2000 |
| 23 | [Bestmed Medical Scheme](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bestmed-medical-scheme) (bestmed.co.za)<br>A non-profit mutual medical scheme in South Africa, providing quality healthcare for over 50 years through member-focused services and cost containment efforts | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇿🇦 Pretoria | 521 | 1964 |
| 24 | [Medihelp Medical Scheme](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/medihelp-medical-scheme) (medihelp.co.za)<br>Provider of quality, private healthcare cover in South Africa through one of the nation's largest open medical schemes with over 100 years of industry experience | Financial Services | 🇿🇦 Tshwane | 520 | 1905 |
| 25 | [LexisNexis South Africa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lexisnexis-south-africa) (lexisnexis.co.za)<br>Global provider of legal, regulatory, and business information with digital platforms, helping clients make informed decisions, ensure compliance, and advance the rule of law worldwide | Information Services | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 500 |  |
| 26 | [Old Mutual iWYZE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/old-mutual-iwyze) (iwyze.co.za)<br>Offering a wide range of insurance including short-term, gap cover, life, and business insurance to protect families and lifestyles Providing peace of mind | Insurance | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 485 | 2010 |
| 27 | [Platinum Life](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/platinum-life) (platinumlife.co.za)<br>A specialized provider of insurance services with a focus on female cancer and male accidental disability cover, along with additional funeral and accidental death cover | Insurance | 🇿🇦 Sandton | 465 |  |
| 28 | [Two Mountains Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/two-mountains-group) (twomountains.co.za)<br>A provider of funeral and financial services, including financial planning, funeral policies, arrangements, repatriation, flowers, tombstones, and more | Financial Services | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 422 | 1999 |
| 29 | [Prime South Africa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/prime-south-africa) (prime.co.za)<br>An innovative financial services provider offering affordable and reliable car insurance solutions in South Africa, focusing on transparency and customer fairness | Insurance | 🇿🇦 Sandton | 400 | 2009 |
| 30 | [Government Employees Medical Scheme](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/government-employees-medical-scheme) (gems.gov.za)<br>Specializing in healthcare for Government Employees, GEMS provides exceptional benefit options to meet their specific healthcare needs | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇿🇦 Pretoria | 395 | 2005 |
| 31 | [Deel Local Payroll, powered by PaySpace](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/deel-local-payroll-powered-by-payspace) (payspace.com)<br>PaySpace offers tailored payroll and HR solutions for businesses of all sizes, meeting their specific needs and requirements effectively | Software Development | 🇿🇦 Blackheath | 355 | 2002 |
| 32 | [Showmax](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/showmax) (showmax.com)<br>Internet TV service offering a diverse range of African and international content, including series, kids' shows, live sport, with no ads, contracts, and unlimited access | Entertainment Providers | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 315 | 2015 |
| 33 | [DISCOVERY VITALITY](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/discovery-vitality) (discovery.co.za)<br>Based in South Africa, the organization offers health and wellness services at their location in Gauteng | Insurance | 🇿🇦 Sandton | 268 | 1992 |
| 34 | [SAIPA - South African Institute of Professional Accountants](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/saipa-south-african-institute-of-professional-accountants) (saipa.co.za)<br>Leading accountancy institute representing professional accountants, influencing legislation, advancing profession, providing latest knowledge, techniques, and international affiliations for members | Accounting | 🇿🇦 Halfway House | 184 | 1982 |
| 35 | [StarTimes Media SA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/startimes-media-sa) (starsat.co.za)<br>A pan-African direct broadcast satellite service provider offering digital television services, system integration, network operation, digital technology, content, and distribution in Sub-Saharan Africa | Broadcast Media Production and Distribution | 🇿🇦 Midrand | 182 | 1988 |
| 36 | [Supersonic](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/supersonic) (supersonic.co.za)<br>A home broadband network launched in 2018, offering reliable and high-speed internet services to customers across South Africa with various connectivity options | Telecommunications | 🇿🇦 Roodepoort | 181 | 2018 |
| 37 | [Planet42](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/planet42) (planet42.com)<br>Providing accessible car ownership in South Africa and Mexico through a rent-to-buy subscription model, helping individuals in emerging markets change their lives | Financial Services | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 67 | 2017 |
| 38 | [Absolute HR](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/absolute-hr) (absolutehr.co.za)<br>Specializing in helping Small Business Owners and Managers navigate employee issues, offering professional consultancy services or membership to access HR guidance and resources | Human Resources Services | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 8 | 2009 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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