South Africa Postal Codes
Browse the postal-code examples currently listed for South Africa. Copy a displayed code if useful, but verify the complete address and current requirements with the destination postal operator.
South Africa postal code format
This local reference lists the postal-code pattern NNNN and the example 2000 for South Africa. It currently contains 5 region headings and 26 place examples; the list is not exhaustive and does not validate a full address.
Country background note
South Africa uses a 4-digit postal code. Johannesburg CBD uses 2001 and Pretoria uses 0001. The code ranges are assigned by province, with lower codes in the north-west and higher codes in the east and south. This is contextual information from a local reference dataset, not an official postal standard or delivery confirmation. Verify current requirements with the destination postal operator.
Gauteng postal codes
- Johannesburg (CBD) — 2000
- Sandton — 2196
- Midrand — 1685
- Soweto — 1801
- Pretoria (CBD) — 0001
- Centurion — 0046
- Ekurhuleni (Springs) — 1559
Western Cape postal codes
- Cape Town (CBD) — 8001
- Cape Town (V&A Waterfront) — 8002
- Stellenbosch — 7600
- Paarl — 7646
- George — 6530
- Hermanus — 7200
KwaZulu-Natal postal codes
- Durban (CBD) — 4001
- Umhlanga — 4319
- Pietermaritzburg — 3201
- Newcastle — 2940
- Richards Bay — 3900
Eastern Cape postal codes
- Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) — 6001
- East London — 5201
- Makhanda (Grahamstown) — 6139
Other Provinces postal codes
- Bloemfontein (Free State) — 9301
- Polokwane (Limpopo) — 0700
- Nelspruit (Mpumalanga) — 1200
- Kimberley (Northern Cape) — 8301
- Rustenburg (North West) — 0300
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Frequently Asked Questions
What postal-code format is listed for South Africa?
This reference lists NNNN and the example 2000. The example is not full-address validation.
Does this page list every South Africa postal code?
No. It contains 5 region headings and 26 selected place examples from a local reference dataset. Verify exact address details with the destination postal operator.
Can I copy a South Africa postal code?
Yes. Use the copy controls to copy a listed example, then confirm it matches the recipient's full address with the relevant postal authority.