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Post Office’s Exit From Business Rescue Hits a Legal Challenge
Two employee benefit funds oppose the Post Office's bid to end business rescue, delaying its exit. What is happening and what it means for your mail.
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South African postal, courier and address news: the Post Office, parcel delivery rules, town name changes and online shopping.
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South African Online Shopping Set to Reach R159 Billion in 2026
Online retail is forecast to grow 22.5% this year and reach 10% of all retail for the first time. More parcels make correct addresses matter more.
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Post Office Branch Network Shrinks to About 657 After Closures
The Post Office has closed hundreds of branches during business rescue. What the smaller network means for PO Box holders and the codes you use.
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Your Town Was Renamed: What Happens to Your Address and Postal Code?
With 21 towns renamed in 2026, many people ask whether to change their address. For postal codes the answer is no. What to update and what to leave alone.
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Post Office Still Waiting on R3.8 Billion Promised for Its Turnaround
The Post Office's acting CEO says partners will only sign once government pays the R3.8 billion the rescue plan relies on. What it means for postal services.
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Public Submissions Overwhelmingly Oppose Post Office Parcel Monopoly
Minister Solly Malatsi told Parliament that public submissions on extending the Post Office's monopoly over parcels under 1kg were overwhelmingly against it.
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Amazon Prime Launches in South Africa, Raising the Stakes on Delivery
Amazon launched Prime in South Africa in June 2026 at R59 a month. Delivery subscriptions are the new battleground, and accurate addresses matter.
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Post Office Applies to End Business Rescue After Three Years
In June 2026 the practitioners asked the Pretoria High Court to end the Post Office's business rescue, saying the plan has been substantially implemented.
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Cabinet Approves a New Board for the Post Office
After three years in business rescue without one, the Post Office has a new board chaired by Regina Sizakele Madlala, a key step towards ending business rescue.
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Couriers and Post Office Still in Court Over Parcels Under 1kg
The legal fight over who may deliver parcels under 1kg, running since 2018, continues in 2026 with Takealot, PostNet and couriers among the parties.
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Postbank Stops Cash Services at Post Office Branches
From 1 May 2026, Postbank customers can no longer deposit or withdraw cash at Post Office branches. SASSA says grant payments are not affected.
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SASSA and Postbank at Odds Over Cancelled Grant Payment Agreement
Postbank sent SASSA a legal letter over R116 million after SASSA cancelled its grant payment agreement. Beneficiaries are told payments continue as normal.