How We Reduced a Client's Infrastructure Costs by 87%
September 2026A real case study: from R12,000/month to R1,500/month — without sacrificing performance or reliability. Here's exactly how we did it.
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The operating system for modern work.
An all-in-one workspace that replaces 5+ SaaS tools — combining project management, documents, team chat, video calls, CRM, invoicing, and voting into a single platform. Built for South African SMBs with ZAR-native billing.
Full-spectrum platform rescue — from forensic audit to production stability.
Inherited a blockchain financial ecosystem with missing source code, unmanaged infrastructure, and no monitoring. We conducted a full audit, migrated 912 user wallets with zero fund loss, consolidated infrastructure by 60%, and built reconciliation systems where none existed.
Total site outage caused by active malware — fully remediated and verified clean.
Found the client's WordPress site completely offline — both the public site and admin login returning server errors. The cause was an active malware infection, made fatal by an incomplete earlier cleanup attempt that had left a broken reference behind. Quarantined four malicious plugins, verified core WordPress, themes and all other plugins were unmodified, checked for rogue administrator accounts, and ran a full verification scan that found zero remaining infection traces. Site restored to normal service.
Credential-theft script injector stopped across every page of a live e-commerce site.
Inherited a WooCommerce site being actively compromised by a persistent malware family disguising itself as legitimate plugins. It was injecting an obfuscated remote script into every page — including the login page and all forms — a technique used to harvest visitor credentials. Blocked the attacker's command-and-control domain, restored all 15 damaged files from verified clean sources, and confirmed through full verification that the script no longer loads and no traces remain. A durable rebuild has been recommended as the long-term fix.
We brought CodeCraft Labs in at what was honestly a critical moment — a live financial platform with real users, missing source code, and no documentation to speak of. Most developers would have walked away from that. What stood out wasn't just the technical rigour, though that was exceptional — it was the transparency. We always knew exactly where things stood and what came next. On top of the rescue, they consolidated a tangle of vendors and plugged the leakage risks that had been quietly draining us — the significant reduction in infrastructure costs that followed was key to our success. They treated the platform as if it were their own. I wouldn't hesitate to work with them again.
I had a very positive experience working with CodeCraft Labs on our Tahseenul Quran web app. Although we had to pause the project, I really appreciated their hard work, support, and excellent service throughout our time working together. Thank you, CodeCraft Labs — it was a pleasure working with you!
Digital Products That Drive Growth
We build web and mobile applications that help businesses reach more customers, streamline operations, and generate revenue. Whether you need a marketing website, a SaaS platform, or a cross-platform mobile app — we deliver fast, responsive experiences that work on any device. From concept to deployment, we handle the full stack so you can focus on your business.
Smarter Workflows, Better Decisions
We help businesses apply artificial intelligence where it actually moves the needle — automating repetitive tasks, building intelligent chatbots, creating recommendation engines, and adding predictive analytics to existing systems. No hype, just practical AI solutions that save time, reduce costs, and unlock new opportunities.
Turn Data Into Competitive Advantage
We design and build data pipelines, dashboards, and reporting systems that give you a clear view of your business. Stop guessing — start making decisions backed by real-time insights. From custom analytics dashboards to integrating tools like Metabase and Supabase, we make your data work for you.
New Builds or Getting Back on Track
Have a new idea that needs to be built from scratch? Or a project that's gone off the rails, over budget, or abandoned by a previous team? We do both. For greenfield projects, we architect and build from the ground up. For rescues, we audit what exists, stabilise the codebase, and get the project back on track. Either way, you get a clear plan, honest communication, and a product that ships.
When Your Site Is Under Attack
Malware infection, site outage, or a security scare? We diagnose what actually happened, remove the threat, and get you back online — then harden things so it doesn't happen again. We handle WordPress and web-app malware removal, malicious script injection, compromised admin accounts, and post-breach cleanups, with clear incident reports and plain-language recommendations. Discreet, fast, and thorough — client identities on sensitive engagements stay confidential.
Technologies we work with
We start by understanding your business goals, challenges, and users — then craft a clear roadmap that aligns technology with your objectives.
We create intuitive user experiences and robust technical foundations that scale with your growth and handle complexity with ease.
We develop your product with regular milestones and transparent communication, so you always know where things stand.
We ensure a smooth launch and provide ongoing support to help your product evolve as your business grows.
CodeCraft Labs is a Durban-based software development studio that partners with ambitious businesses to build high-performance digital products. We specialise in web platforms, mobile apps, and AI-powered solutions — delivering everything from MVPs to enterprise-grade systems.
We work across industries including finance, retail, logistics, and SaaS — because great software isn't about the technology stack, it's about solving real business problems. Every project starts with understanding your goals and ends with a product that's built to last.
We don't cut corners. Every line of code is crafted for performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Technology is a means to an end. We focus on outcomes that move your business forward.
We build relationships, not just software. Your success is our success.
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