Ship Smarter.Know Before You Send.
Everything you need to ship confidently across South Africa — pricing breakdowns, insurance explained, packaging tutorials, size limits, and more. Free, straight-talking guides written by people who actually move parcels for a living.
Free Courier Guides
Straight-talking guides written by people who actually move parcels. No jargon, no fluff — just everything you need to ship smarter in South Africa.
Is your parcel covered?
Courier Insurance Guide
Standard cover is included free on every booking. Learn how declared value cover works, what's actually covered, and how to claim if something goes wrong.
What you'll actually pay
Courier Pricing Guide
Transparent pricing breakdown for same-day, overnight, and nationwide delivery. From R89 local to R599+ airfreight. No hidden fuel surcharges. Real numbers from real routes.
Don't let bad packaging ruin your shipment
How to Package a Parcel
Step-by-step guide with photos. Box selection, wrapping techniques, the H-tape method, and item-specific instructions for electronics, glassware, documents, and more.
What you can't send by courier
Prohibited Items List
Complete list of banned and restricted items for South African couriers. Dangerous goods, cash, firearms, drugs, alcohol, lithium batteries — know before you send.
Will your parcel fit?
Size & Weight Limits
Maximum dimensions, weight limits, volumetric weight calculator, size tiers by service type, and oversized freight options. Don't get caught out at the depot.
Instant price in 60 seconds
Get a Courier Quote
Fill in your pickup city, delivery city, parcel weight, and preferred speed. Get a personalised courier quote within minutes. No obligation, no spam.
More Resources
Quick links to other helpful pages
Parcel Drop-Off Near Me
Find 200+ drop-off locker locations across SA. 24/7 access, from R59.
Parcel Lockers SA
340+ smart locker locations nationwide. Locker-to-locker delivery from R59.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common courier questions — delivery times, tracking, payments.
Help & Support Center
Can't find what you need? Contact our support team or browse help articles.
All Courier Services
From same-day sprints to nationwide freight — every courier service we offer, in one place.
Delivery Services
Urgent delivery within hours across SA metros
Next-business-day delivery nationwide
Cost-effective 2-5 day delivery
Saturday & Sunday courier services
Priority same-day in Johannesburg
Priority same-day in Pretoria
Priority same-day in Cape Town
Priority same-day in Durban
Freight & Logistics
Business Solutions
Volume discounts, credit terms, multi-user
Third-party logistics outsourcing
Online store delivery integration
Managed returns for online retailers
Connect Shopify, WooCommerce, and more
Self-service courier kiosks
Specialised
Court filing, contracts, affidavits
Pathology samples, meds, records
Temperature-controlled pharma logistics
340+ locker locations nationwide
Office supplies courier service
Small moves and furniture delivery
Can't find what you need? Browse all service pages or get a custom quote
Handy Calculators & Tools
Skip the guesswork. Use these free tools to calculate costs, check limits, and plan your shipment before you book.
Volumetric Weight Calculator
Not sure if your large but light parcel will cost more? Calculate the chargeable weight using the standard DIM divisor of 5,000.
Try It NowInstant Courier Quote
Get a personalised price for your specific route, parcel size, and delivery speed. No sign-up required. Quote in 60 seconds.
Try It NowParcel Packaging Guide
Step-by-step tutorial with the H-tape method, box selection, wrapping techniques, and item-specific instructions.
Try It NowInsurance Cost Calculator
Figure out how much Declared Value Cover will cost for your parcel. 1.5% of declared value — see your premium instantly.
Try It NowDid You Know?
Most courier price surprises come from volumetric weight. If your box is large but light, you could pay for 15kg when your parcel only weighs 5kg. Always check our Size & Weight guide before you book — it could save you hundreds.
Ready to Send? Let's Get Moving.
Now that you know the ins and outs, book your delivery with confidence. Same-day, overnight, or nationwide — we've got you covered.
Still have questions? Browse our FAQ or contact support