South Africa tracking number format
International mail uses 13-character UPU S10 numbers. The first letter shows the service, then come 8 digits, a check digit, and the country code of the post that accepted the item (ZA for South Africa).
| Format | Example |
|---|---|
| Registered letter (R…) | RR123456785ZA |
| Tracked small packet (L… / U…) | LA234567895ZA |
| Parcel (C…) | CP345678909ZA |
| EMS express mail (E…) | EE456789015ZA |
Examples show the format only and are not real shipments.
How to track mail in South Africa
- Copy the 13-character tracking number from your receipt or shipping notice.
- Paste it above. The country code at the end tells us which post to use.
- Press Track to open the postal tracking result.
Frequently asked questions
What does a South Africa postal tracking number look like?
International postal items use the 13-character UPU S10 format: two letters for the service, eight digits, a check digit and the country code of the sending post: ZA for South Africa. Example: RR123456785ZA.
My parcel was sent from abroad. Which post should I use?
Use the post of the country at the end of the number first. Once the item reaches South Africa, the destination post usually shows the same number, so you can also check it there.
Why is there no update for several days?
International mail is scanned when it leaves the origin post, at the international exchange office and again after customs in the destination country. Long gaps between these scans are normal, especially for economy mail.
Is this the official postal website?
No. TrackandTrace.com is an independent tracking directory; the tracking result comes from trackingnew.postoffice.co.za.