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South African Post Office SOC Limited publication
South African Post Office SOC LimitedRef: https://www.postoffice.co.za/Tools/Postalrates.pdf
Official source
Source domain: postoffice.co.za
Collected on 28 June 2026
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What this means
The document is a 2026/2027 Postal Rates Brochure from the South African Post Office, outlining mandated regulation, license status, and various rate-related and service sections for domestic and international mail. It explains the regulatory framework, the 25-year reserved license, USO commitments, and ICASA oversight, along with lists of services and dangerous/prohibited goods. It includes information on rates, services, and operational guidance for postal items within the 2026/2027 period.
Facts
Reference
https://www.postoffice.co.za/Tools/Postalrates.pdf
Key Takeaways
- organization: South African Post Office SOC Limited
- period: 2026/2027 (1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027)
- regulator: ICASA
- license: reserved postal services license, valid 25 years, reviewed every 3 years
- monopoly: items weighing less than 1 kg
- acts: Postal Services Act of 1998
- mandates: universal service obligations, street addressing rollout, service in under-serviced areas
- government alignment: developmental program for 2030
- sections: Dangerous and Prohibited Goods, Domestic/International Mail, Postage rates, eRegistered, Speed Services
Dates
Closing Date
1 April 2026