Use for all physical street address deliveries, online shopping, courier bookings, and official forms.
PO Box Code
Use when addressing mail to a Post Office Box in ETHEMBENI at the PRIESKA Post Office.
Detail
Information
Suburb / Locality
ETHEMBENI
Area / Town
PRIESKA
Province
Northern Cape
Country
South Africa
Street Postal Code
8940
PO Box Postal Code
Postal Code Type
4-digit numeric (SAPO)
Also Known As
Zip code, postcode, area code, post code
📍 Location Details
Suburb: ETHEMBENI
Area: PRIESKA
Province: Northern Cape
Country: South Africa
📬 Postal Codes
Street Code: 8940
PO Box Code:
Issued by: South African Post Office (SAPO)
Format: 4-digit numeric
🚚 Courier & Delivery
Use code 8940 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 (8940) is used when addressing mail or parcels to a physical street address in ETHEMBENI. This is the code to use on online shopping platforms, bank statements, courier bookings, and government forms.
The PO Box code () is used exclusively when sending mail to a Post Office Box rented at the PRIESKA 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 ETHEMBENI in PRIESKA, Northern Cape.
About ETHEMBENI, PRIESKA, Northern Cape
ETHEMBENI is a suburb or locality situated in the PRIESKA area of Northern 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 ETHEMBENI is 8940 for street addresses and 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 ETHEMBENI within the broader PRIESKA 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 ETHEMBENI is 8940.
Frequently Asked Questions — ETHEMBENI Postal Code
What is the postal code for ETHEMBENI?
The postal code for ETHEMBENI in PRIESKA, Northern Cape is 8940 for street addresses and for PO Box addresses. These are 4-digit codes issued by the South African Post Office (SAPO).
What is the zip code for ETHEMBENI?
South Africa uses postal codes rather than zip codes. The zip code equivalent for ETHEMBENI, Northern Cape is 8940. On international forms that ask for a zip code, enter 8940 if your address is a street address in ETHEMBENI.
What is the PO Box postal code for ETHEMBENI?
The PO Box postal code for ETHEMBENI in PRIESKA is . Use this code when your mailing address is a Post Office Box. For physical street addresses, use 8940 instead.
What area does ETHEMBENI fall under?
ETHEMBENI falls under the PRIESKA area in Northern Cape, South Africa. It is assigned the postal code 8940 for street deliveries by SAPO.
Which province is ETHEMBENI located in?
ETHEMBENI is located in Northern Cape, South Africa, within the PRIESKA area. Its street postal code is 8940.
What is the difference between a street code and a PO Box code?
A street code (8940 for ETHEMBENI) is used for physical address deliveries. A PO Box code () 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 ETHEMBENI?
For online shopping deliveries including Takealot, Superbalist, Zando, and other SA retailers, enter 8940 when your delivery address is in ETHEMBENI, PRIESKA, Northern Cape.
Is the postal code for ETHEMBENI 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 ETHEMBENI is 8940 for street addresses. International forms requesting a zip code should be filled in with 8940.
How do I address a letter to ETHEMBENI?
For a street address: write the recipient name, street number and street name, then ETHEMBENI, PRIESKA, Northern Cape, and end with 8940. For a PO Box, use .
What is my postal code if I live in ETHEMBENI?
If you live in ETHEMBENI in PRIESKA, Northern Cape, your postal code is 8940. Use this for government forms, banking, medical aid, insurance, and all official documents. If you receive mail via a PO Box, use .
Can I use 8940 for courier deliveries to ETHEMBENI?
Yes. For courier and parcel deliveries to a physical address in ETHEMBENI, Northern Cape, use 8940. All major South African couriers — The Courier Guy, Dawn Wing, DHL, PostNet — use this code to route deliveries into the PRIESKA area.
What is the postcode for ETHEMBENI in South Africa?
The postcode for ETHEMBENI in South Africa is 8940 (street address) or (PO Box). The terms postcode, postal code, and zip code are all used interchangeably in South Africa.
What postal code do I use for ETHEMBENI on a government form?
For any South African government form, SARS submission, Home Affairs application, or municipality registration where your address is in ETHEMBENI, PRIESKA, use the street postal code 8940.
How many digits is the postal code for ETHEMBENI?
The postal code for ETHEMBENI is a 4-digit number: 8940. 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 ETHEMBENI in PRIESKA?
ETHEMBENI is located within the PRIESKA postal delivery area of Northern Cape. Browse our PRIESKA area postal codes page to find codes for nearby suburbs.
What is the postal code for PRIESKA in Northern Cape?
Different suburbs within PRIESKA, Northern Cape may have different postal codes. For ETHEMBENI specifically, the street postal code is 8940. Visit our PRIESKA postal codes listing for all suburbs in this area.
What is the Northern Cape postal code range?
Northern Cape is served by multiple postal code ranges. ETHEMBENI in PRIESKA uses 8940. Browse our Northern Cape postal codes page to explore all codes in the province.
Is 8940 used for SARS and tax returns?
Yes. When completing a SARS eFiling tax return or any SARS correspondence for an address in ETHEMBENI, PRIESKA, enter 8940 as your postal code.
What postal code do I use for ETHEMBENI on online shopping sites?
Use 8940 for all online shopping deliveries to a physical address in ETHEMBENI. This is recognised by Takealot, Checkers Sixty60, Pick n Pay, Woolworths, and all major SA online retailers.
Can I verify the ETHEMBENI 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 ETHEMBENI in PRIESKA, Northern Cape is 8940 and the PO Box code is .
Note: Postal code information for ETHEMBENI is sourced from the South African Post Office (SAPO). Always confirm codes directly with SAPO for critical correspondence.
More About ETHEMBENI Postal Code — PRIESKA, Northern Cape
1. What is the physical postal code of ETHEMBENI?
The physical street postal code of ETHEMBENI is 8940. This code covers all street-addressed properties in ETHEMBENI, PRIESKA, Northern Cape, South Africa. It is a 4-digit number assigned by the South African Post Office.
2. What is the zip code for ETHEMBENI, Northern 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 ETHEMBENI in Northern Cape is 8940. On international websites and forms that ask for a zip code, enter 8940.
3. What postal code does ETHEMBENI use for banking and insurance?
For all banking, insurance, and financial service registrations where your address is in ETHEMBENI, PRIESKA, use the street code 8940. 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 ETHEMBENI?
The post code for ETHEMBENI is 8940 for street addresses in PRIESKA, Northern Cape. If you are posting to a PO Box in ETHEMBENI, the post code is . South African post codes are always 4 digits.
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