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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.

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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.

Courier Insurance Guide

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.

Free standard cover
Declared value up to R50,000
Claims in 3-5 days
Business blanket cover
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Courier Pricing Guide

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.

Same-day from R89
Overnight from R129
Inter-city from R150
Fuel surcharge explained
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How to Package a Parcel

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.

Box selection guide
Wrapping techniques
H-tape method
Item-specific tips
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Prohibited Items List

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.

Cash & valuables
Dangerous goods
Firearms & weapons
Restricted items
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Size & Weight Limits

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.

Max 150cm length
Up to 70kg standard
Volumetric calculator
Oversized freight
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Get a Courier Quote

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.

60-second quote
All service types
No hidden fees
Email or SMS delivery
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All Courier Services

From same-day sprints to nationwide freight — every courier service we offer, in one place.

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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.

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Legal Disclaimer: By using UrgentGo Courier (Pty) Ltd services, you acknowledge and agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. UrgentGo Courier (Pty) Ltd (Reg. No. 2024/844754/07) shall not be held liable for delays, losses, or damages arising from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to force majeure events, incorrect address information, or improper packaging. All refund and claims requests are subject to our standard claims procedure and must be submitted in writing within 30 days of the shipment date. Wallet credits and prepaid business account balances are non-refundable upon cancellation. Services are governed by South African law.