For brands, agencies & photographers
Cast the face. Skip the runaround.
One searchable directory of South Africa's fashion, commercial, fitness and beauty models. Browsing is free — you only ever pay the model's rate.
Search that fits the brief
Filter by city, category, gender, height and budget in seconds.
Verified profiles
Real stats, real photos and confirmed rates up front — no surprises on set.
Direct contact
Message models through the platform. No commission, no middlemen.
See who's available
Pro and Featured listings show live availability calendars.
Why brands use VELA
The directory built for South African productions
- —Local coverage in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria, with new cities added as the roster grows.
- —Transparent day rates from R2 600 so you can plan budgets before the first call.
- —Save models to a shortlist as you browse — free with a brand account, and your list is waiting whenever you return.
The roster today
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cities
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categories
The roster grows every week. Browse now, save your favourites to a shortlist, and contact any model directly — browsing and shortlisting are free.