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Send a parcel to South Africa
Need to send a parcel to South Africa? For cheap parcel delivery to South Africa, we're the only courier service you’ll need.
We’ll get your parcel there in a maximum of 16 days from the collection date, safely and without hassle. One of our experienced drivers can collect from your home or work address for as little as £28.76*.
Get a quote for parcel postage to South Africa by entering the weight and dimensions into our quote box. When you're ready to send, register, and provide us with the relevant collection and delivery details. There’s no minimum order amount, just use your account as and when you need to.
For shipping to South Africa from the UK, we can send to all cities including; Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Soweto, Port Elizabeth, Pretoria, Bentoni, Tembisa and more...
Sending a parcel to South Africa might sound like a challenge - especially given the distance. But we've got this - you can rest assured the process will be affordable, simple, and swift.
Countless parcels are sent along the 8,500-mile route every day, so there's no need to worry about delays or items getting lost.
Arrange collection of your parcel from your home or work address or drop it off at one of our 50+ nationwide depots or 3,500 ServicePoints. We'll take care of everything else.
HOW LONG WILL SHIPPING TO SOUTH AFRICA TAKE?
Once your parcel arrives at our depot – via one of our experienced drivers or your drop-off – your parcel will be sorted and head to our international hub before making its way to South Africa.
Your parcel could be in your recipient’s hand and signed for in as few as six days. We do make every effort to get your item delivered as soon as possible, however remote locations may take a little longer to deliver to.
There are national holidays that may have an impact on your postage to South Africa. You can refer to these dates below:
2025 South Africa National Holidays
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1st January |
New Year's Day |
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21st March |
Human Rights Day |
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18th April |
Good Friday |
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21st April |
Family Day |
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27th April |
Freedom Day |
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1st May |
Workers' Day |
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16th June |
Youth Day |
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9th August |
National Women's Day |
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24th September |
Heritage Day |
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16th December |
Day of Reconciliation |
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25th December |
Christmas Day |
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26th December |
Boxing Day |
*Public holidays in South Africa may affect our estimated transit times.
SEND A PARCEL TO SOUTH AFRICA AFFORDABLY
We believe our prices to send a parcel to South Africa are some of the lowest . Find the cost of shipping to South Africa from the UK below, based on the weight of your parcel.
| Weight of parcel being delivered to South Africa | International Economy Prices |
| 1kg | Currently Unavailable |
| 5kg | Currently Unavailable |
| 10kg | Currently Unavailable |
| 25kg | Currently Unavailable |
*Prices quoted in the table above are based on 10 x 10 x 10cm dimensions and all pricing quoted in this article is based on a Depot Drop off and International Economy delivery from mainland UK to South Africa.
Do I need to deal with South African customs?
Whenever you send a parcel to South Africa from the UK, you’ll need to fill out a customs form. This tells the Customs Agents in South Africa about the contents of your package so they can process it correctly. There are often additional customs duties and import taxes that need to be paid.
All shipments to South Africa should be accompanied by the following documentation: a statement of the contents of the package, insurance documents and the actual value of the involved product.
If you're sending personal effects to South Africa, provide a full inventory of contents. There will be an expected three-to-four day delay at customs when sending personal effects.
When you book your delivery, we'll provide all the correct forms you need to help your parcel through South African customs. Completing and providing these documents is down to the sender. If your parcel requires a permit these are issued by the South African Department of Trade. More detailed information is available via the South African Revenue Service website.
HM Revenue & Customs has more information on tax and customs considerations for South Africa.
What items can't I send to South Africa?
When sending parcels to South Africa, it’s important to know about the prohibitions and restrictions. It’s vital to ensure that your parcel’s contents will be accepted into the country. If not, your parcel cannot be returned to you.
Certain goods are forbidden from importation into South Africa. For further information, or further clarification please refer to the South African Post Office.
Some examples of items you can’t send to South Africa include:
RESTRICTED AND PROHIBITED GOODS
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Food |
Illegal and dangerous |
Other |
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Dairy products |
Poison and other toxic substances |
Endangered species of plants or wildlife |
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Eggs and poultry |
Narcotic, psychotropic substances and habit forming drigs |
South African bank notes in excess of R5000 |
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Meat |
Fully automatic weapons, weapons of mass destruction |
Gold coins, unprocessed gold, coin and stamp collection |
| Honey | Explosives and fireworks | Cigarettes with a mass of more than kilogram per 1000 |
*Please be aware that we also have our own prohibited items list, in addition to country-specific restrictions.
How to package parcels to South Africa
Postage to South Africa requires quite a long journey through several depots with automated sorting machines, - so be sure to make an extra effort to package your items well and cushion the inside of your parcel. See our packaging advice here.
We can transport parcels up to 25kg in weight and 120 x 60 x 60cm or 100 x 80 x 80cm max in size – though we strongly recommend you use a strong outer box and don’t overfill it, regardless of the dimensions of your parcel. If you’d like further advice on packaging, take a look at our handy International packaging guide for tips to get everything there soundly.
HOW TO ADDRESS A PARCEL TP SOUTH AFRICA
It's also important when labelling your parcel, to get the American address formmat correct. Failing to do so could cause inefficiencies during delivery. It should follow thsi format:
- Write the first name of the recipient.
- Write the street address, including the number of the house or flat (for example 31 Tree Grove).
- Write the Suburb (for example, Colloyn)
- Write the province in all block capitals (for example, PRETORIA)
- Provide the postal code (for example, 0083)
- The name of the country all in block capitals (for example SOUTH AFRICA)
The benefits
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We can collect from home or work address |
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Globally trusted courier shipping worldwide |
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Online tracking and delivery notifications for you and your recipient |
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£50 Contents cover for UK & International deliveries |
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Integrated with over 10 ecommerce platforms to make sending parcels even easier |
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Offer your customers easy returns with our ‘’reverse order’’ functionality |
Many ways to save
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Drop off and save at any one of our 3,500 ServicePoints or 50+ depots |
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"My DHL rewards" - exclusive to our customers |
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Cashback into your pre-pay account when you add funds (Terms apply) |
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Multi-parcel discounts available on some UK services (Terms apply) |
How safe will my parcel be?
If you adhere to the restricted and prohibited items list and South African customs regulations, you don’t need to worry about your parcel when you send with us. But to help with any concerns you have, our free online parcel tracking system will let you keep tabs on your parcel throughout its entire journey, from collection to delivery.
We also provide £50 free extended cover on your parcel, and you can choose to add extra cover for more valuable items should you wish.
Get a quick quote before booking your postage to South Africa today.
