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If you are sending a parcel to South Africa, RAND Logistics offers great rates and excellent service. With RAND Logistics you can be sure your parcel will be delivered safe and sound. You won't find a better service at a better rate. We've built excellent relationships with our suppliers and negotiated the best deals to provide the most competitive rates available to our customers. We are market leaders in the online overseas parcel delivery service and we delivery anywhere in South Africa. 

The Republic of South Africa lies at the southern tip of the African continent and is the 9th largest country in Africa by area, as well as having the 5th largest population with approximately 53 million people. Famous for its diversity, the country has eleven officially recognised languages and is home to the largest communities of both Asian and European residents in the whole of Africa. 

South Africa is one of the most advanced economies on the African continent, behind only the rapidly growing Nigeria. South African consumers love British goods and is one of Britain's top trading partners. With strong connections, South Africa is a perfect gateway for doing business in the rest of Africa. 

Sending a parcel from Britain to South Africa with RAND Logistics couldn't be easier. Simply fill in the above form and get an instant quote. We are confident you won't find lower rates or a better quality of service from anyone else. We deliver parcels throughout South Africa from Johannesburg to Durban to Cape Town. When it comes to delivering parcels, we deliver every time and without delay.

Shipping Restrictions

For whatever reason you are sending a parcel to South Africa, you'll need to provide the detail and value of the contents of the package, plus relevant insurance documents. Import licences are required for most types of goods, especially second-hand goods.

Licenses are not required is for bona fide gifts not exceeding 400 Rand (R400) in value (excluding perfume, alcohol or tobacco). For gifts not exceeding R400, the sender is required to complete the prescribed label obtained from any Post Office, where an indication as to the value of the parcel must be marked. A maximum of two parcels of a value of up to R400 per item can be sent per calendar year.

Various items are only admitted into the country by registered mail, and these include coins, banknotes, traveller's checks, platinum, gold and silver, precious stones and jewellery, as well as other specific valuable items. For antiques over 100 years old, you'll need a certificate of authenticity.

Although South Africa provides no specific restrictions for sending certain items, it does prohibit the sending of all articles related to lotteries and any prison-made articles. Diamonds and precious stones are not permitted unless they are registered in First-Class Mail International and First-Class Package International Service shipments. Honey, or any products or preparation containing honey as an ingredient may not be imported at all.

South Africa prohibits the import of charged butane gas lighters and refills, and cigarettes exceeding 2kg per thousand in weight. Registered endangered species of plants and animals, alive or dead, are restricted. This restriction includes any parts of or articles made from them. Unlawful reproductions of any works subject to copyright are also prohibited.

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