Use for all physical street address deliveries, online shopping, courier bookings, and official forms.
PO Box Code
1240
Use when addressing mail to a Post Office Box in PHOLA at the HAZYVIEW Post Office.
Detail
Information
Suburb / Locality
PHOLA
Area / Town
HAZYVIEW
Province
Eastern Cape
Country
South Africa
Street Postal Code
1240
PO Box Postal Code
1240
Postal Code Type
4-digit numeric (SAPO)
Also Known As
Zip code, postcode, area code, post code
📍 Location Details
Suburb: PHOLA
Area: HAZYVIEW
Province: Eastern Cape
Country: South Africa
📬 Postal Codes
Street Code: 1240
PO Box Code: 1240
Issued by: South African Post Office (SAPO)
Format: 4-digit numeric
🚚 Courier & Delivery
Use code 1240 for:
• Online shopping (Takealot, etc.)
• Courier deliveries
• Government & banking forms
• Medical aid registrations
Street Code vs PO Box Code — What’s the Difference?
South Africa uses two separate postal codes for most areas. The street delivery code (1240) is used when addressing mail or parcels to a physical street address in PHOLA. This is the code to use on online shopping platforms, bank statements, courier bookings, and government forms.
The PO Box code (1240) is used exclusively when sending mail to a Post Office Box rented at the HAZYVIEW Post Office. If your address says “PO Box” followed by a number, use this code. Using the wrong code may result in mail delays or non-delivery.
Both codes are 4-digit numbers assigned by the South African Post Office (SAPO) and are specific to PHOLA in HAZYVIEW, Eastern Cape.
About PHOLA, HAZYVIEW, Eastern Cape
PHOLA is a suburb or locality situated in the HAZYVIEW area of Eastern Cape, South Africa. Like all South African suburbs, it has been assigned unique postal codes by the South African Post Office (SAPO) to facilitate accurate mail sorting and delivery.
The postal code (zip code) for PHOLA is 1240 for street addresses and 1240 for PO Box addresses. These codes are used by residents, businesses, government departments, courier companies, and online retailers to identify and route mail correctly to PHOLA within the broader HAZYVIEW postal delivery area.
Whether you are filling out an online form, sending a parcel, registering with a medical aid, applying for a government service, or completing a bank application, the correct postal code for PHOLA is 1240.
Frequently Asked Questions — PHOLA Postal Code
What is the postal code for PHOLA?
The postal code for PHOLA in HAZYVIEW, Eastern Cape is 1240 for street addresses and 1240 for PO Box addresses. These are 4-digit codes issued by the South African Post Office (SAPO).
What is the zip code for PHOLA?
South Africa uses postal codes rather than zip codes. The zip code equivalent for PHOLA, Eastern Cape is 1240. On international forms that ask for a zip code, enter 1240 if your address is a street address in PHOLA.
What is the PO Box postal code for PHOLA?
The PO Box postal code for PHOLA in HAZYVIEW is 1240. Use this code when your mailing address is a Post Office Box. For physical street addresses, use 1240 instead.
What area does PHOLA fall under?
PHOLA falls under the HAZYVIEW area in Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is assigned the postal code 1240 for street deliveries by SAPO.
Which province is PHOLA located in?
PHOLA is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the HAZYVIEW area. Its street postal code is 1240.
What is the difference between a street code and a PO Box code?
A street code (1240 for PHOLA) is used for physical address deliveries. A PO Box code (1240) is used for mail addressed to a Post Office Box. South Africa’s postal system assigns separate 4-digit codes for each type to ensure accurate sorting and delivery.
What postal code do I enter for online shopping deliveries to PHOLA?
For online shopping deliveries including Takealot, Superbalist, Zando, and other SA retailers, enter 1240 when your delivery address is in PHOLA, HAZYVIEW, Eastern Cape.
Is the postal code for PHOLA the same as the zip code?
Yes. In South Africa, postal codes and zip codes are the same thing. The postal code (zip code) for PHOLA is 1240 for street addresses. International forms requesting a zip code should be filled in with 1240.
How do I address a letter to PHOLA?
For a street address: write the recipient name, street number and street name, then PHOLA, HAZYVIEW, Eastern Cape, and end with 1240. For a PO Box, use 1240.
What is my postal code if I live in PHOLA?
If you live in PHOLA in HAZYVIEW, Eastern Cape, your postal code is 1240. Use this for government forms, banking, medical aid, insurance, and all official documents. If you receive mail via a PO Box, use 1240.
Can I use 1240 for courier deliveries to PHOLA?
Yes. For courier and parcel deliveries to a physical address in PHOLA, Eastern Cape, use 1240. All major South African couriers — The Courier Guy, Dawn Wing, DHL, PostNet — use this code to route deliveries into the HAZYVIEW area.
What is the postcode for PHOLA in South Africa?
The postcode for PHOLA in South Africa is 1240 (street address) or 1240 (PO Box). The terms postcode, postal code, and zip code are all used interchangeably in South Africa.
What postal code do I use for PHOLA on a government form?
For any South African government form, SARS submission, Home Affairs application, or municipality registration where your address is in PHOLA, HAZYVIEW, use the street postal code 1240.
How many digits is the postal code for PHOLA?
The postal code for PHOLA is a 4-digit number: 1240. All South African postal codes are 4-digit numeric codes. Do not add any extra digits or letters when entering this code on forms.
What suburbs are near PHOLA in HAZYVIEW?
PHOLA is located within the HAZYVIEW postal delivery area of Eastern Cape. Browse our HAZYVIEW area postal codes page to find codes for nearby suburbs.
What is the postal code for HAZYVIEW in Eastern Cape?
Different suburbs within HAZYVIEW, Eastern Cape may have different postal codes. For PHOLA specifically, the street postal code is 1240. Visit our HAZYVIEW postal codes listing for all suburbs in this area.
What is the Eastern Cape postal code range?
Eastern Cape is served by multiple postal code ranges. PHOLA in HAZYVIEW uses 1240. Browse our Eastern Cape postal codes page to explore all codes in the province.
Is 1240 used for SARS and tax returns?
Yes. When completing a SARS eFiling tax return or any SARS correspondence for an address in PHOLA, HAZYVIEW, enter 1240 as your postal code.
What postal code do I use for PHOLA on online shopping sites?
Use 1240 for all online shopping deliveries to a physical address in PHOLA. This is recognised by Takealot, Checkers Sixty60, Pick n Pay, Woolworths, and all major SA online retailers.
Can I verify the PHOLA postal code on the SAPO website?
Yes. The South African Post Office (SAPO) maintains an official postal code database at postoffice.co.za. The street code for PHOLA in HAZYVIEW, Eastern Cape is 1240 and the PO Box code is 1240.
Note: Postal code information for PHOLA is sourced from the South African Post Office (SAPO). Always confirm codes directly with SAPO for critical correspondence.
More About PHOLA Postal Code — HAZYVIEW, Eastern Cape
1. What is the physical postal code of PHOLA?
The physical street postal code of PHOLA is 1240. This code covers all street-addressed properties in PHOLA, HAZYVIEW, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is a 4-digit number assigned by the South African Post Office.
2. What is the zip code for PHOLA, Eastern Cape?
South Africa does not officially use the term zip code — the correct term is postal code. However the two terms are interchangeable. The zip code for PHOLA in Eastern Cape is 1240. On international websites and forms that ask for a zip code, enter 1240.
3. What postal code does PHOLA use for banking and insurance?
For all banking, insurance, and financial service registrations where your address is in PHOLA, HAZYVIEW, use the street code 1240. This applies to FNB, Standard Bank, Absa, Nedbank, Capitec, Old Mutual, Discovery, and all other South African financial institutions.
4. What is the post code for PHOLA?
The post code for PHOLA is 1240 for street addresses in HAZYVIEW, Eastern Cape. If you are posting to a PO Box in PHOLA, the post code is 1240. South African post codes are always 4 digits.
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