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= Gawulas =

Gawulas (also stylized as GawulasRSA) is an online marketplace and food delivery service based in Gauteng, South Africa. Gawulas connects trained chefs with everyday food lovers. The platform allows individuals with culinary training to work as freelancers and provide gourmet food for a widespread customer base.

History
Gawulas was conceptualized in early 2017 by co-founder Sthembiso Radebe, as an idealized, customer-controlled alternative to fast food ordering. The concept was developed as the early phase of a greater plan to introduce a franchising opportunity for small food business owners in South Africa. The company attracted widespread attention when they were hosted by Cliff Central Radio DJ, Brent Lindeque, on his morning show, The Good Things Guy, in a show titled Food for Thought.

User interface
Gawulas allows users to take advantage of the sharing economy model by connecting trained chefs, drivers and gourmet food lovers. By doing so, Gawulas creates a quality-focused alternative to online fast-food ordering. The application generates a custom menu based on user preferences, specified by the user upon launching the application. Menu items are then sourced from a broader list, only showing the user what they would like to see.