News
Courier Delivery Scams Now South Africa’s Most Common Fraud
A 2026 survey found courier and delivery fraud is the scam South Africans are targeted with most. How the fake messages work and how to check a delivery safely.
Guides
Plain-English guides to South African postal codes. Finding the right code, addressing mail and parcels, online forms, and code lists for the big cities.
News
New Post Office Postage Fees Took Effect on 1 April 2026
ICASA gazetted new fees for the Post Office's reserved services from 1 April 2026. Where to find the official rates and what counts as reserved.
News
Draft Law Would Add Appeals and Deadlines to Place Name Changes
A 2026 draft amendment bill for the Geographical Names Council is open for comment. It proposes an appeals tribunal and deadlines for name decisions.
News
Graaff-Reinet Is Now Robert Sobukwe Town: What It Means for Mail
Graaff-Reinet was renamed Robert Sobukwe Town in February 2026, drawing both support and objections. Its postal codes stay the same.
News
Warning: Fake ‘R19 Delivery Fee’ Messages Target Temu and Shein Shoppers
Capitec warned in February 2026 of fake parcel messages asking for a small fee before a Temu or Shein order is released. The link steals card details.
News
East London Is Officially KuGompo City: Postal Codes Stay the Same
East London was renamed KuGompo City in February 2026. Its postal codes, 5201 for street addresses and 5200 for PO Boxes, do not change.
News
21 South African Place Names Changed in One Go
In January 2026 the minister approved 21 name changes, including Aberdeen to Xamdeboo and Barkly East to Ekhephini. Postal codes stay the same.
News
Government Moves to End the Post Office’s Small-Parcel Monopoly
A December 2025 directive removed parcels under 1kg from the Post Office's reserved services. The Post Office says it only applies once ICASA ratifies it.
City guides
Bloemfontein Postal Codes: Suburbs, Townships and Nearby Towns
Street and PO Box codes for central Bloemfontein and its suburbs, plus Mangaung townships and nearby towns, with tips for the city's shared 9301 code.
City guides
KuGompo City (East London) Postal Codes by Suburb
Street and PO Box codes for KuGompo City, still listed as East London: the city centre, Beacon Bay, Nahoon, Cambridge, Mdantsane and the coast towns.
City guides
Pietermaritzburg Postal Codes: Suburbs and Townships
Street and PO Box codes for Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal's capital, including Hilton, Chase Valley, Edendale and Imbali.
City guides
Polokwane Postal Codes: City, Suburbs and Surrounding Villages
Street and PO Box codes for Polokwane (formerly Pietersburg), Limpopo's capital, its suburbs and nearby villages, with notes on the old name.