NATIONAL NEWS - The South African Post Office (SAPO) has announced its international mail cut-off dates for Christmas 2026, advising customers to allow sufficient time for items to reach recipients abroad.

Deadlines vary according to the destination and whether items are sent by surface mail or airmail.

Airmail deadline

For international items sent by airmail through the Germiston Office of Exchange, the cut-off date for all countries is 10 December 2026.

Acting SAPO CEO Fathima Gany urged customers to prepare their festive mail in advance.

Customers should ensure that recipients’ addresses are complete and accurate, parcels are securely packaged, and proof of posting and tracking information are retained where applicable.

Surface mail deadlines

Customers sending items by surface mail should take note of the following cut-off dates:

For more information, customers can visit their nearest post office or contact SAPO customer service on 0860 111 502.

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