Use for all physical street address deliveries, online shopping, courier bookings, and official forms.
PO Box Code
8870
Use when addressing mail to a Post Office Box in KAKAMAS at the KAKAMAS Post Office.
Detail
Information
Suburb / Locality
KAKAMAS
Area / Town
KAKAMAS
Province
Northern Cape
Country
South Africa
Street Postal Code
8870
PO Box Postal Code
8870
Postal Code Type
4-digit numeric (SAPO)
Also Known As
Zip code, postcode, area code, post code
📍 Location Details
Suburb: KAKAMAS
Area: KAKAMAS
Province: Northern Cape
Country: South Africa
📬 Postal Codes
Street Code: 8870
PO Box Code: 8870
Issued by: South African Post Office (SAPO)
Format: 4-digit numeric
🚚 Courier & Delivery
Use code 8870 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 (8870) is used when addressing mail or parcels to a physical street address in KAKAMAS. This is the code to use on online shopping platforms, bank statements, courier bookings, and government forms.
The PO Box code (8870) is used exclusively when sending mail to a Post Office Box rented at the KAKAMAS 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 KAKAMAS in KAKAMAS, Northern Cape.
About KAKAMAS, KAKAMAS, Northern Cape
KAKAMAS is a suburb or locality situated in the KAKAMAS 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 KAKAMAS is 8870 for street addresses and 8870 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 KAKAMAS within the broader KAKAMAS 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 KAKAMAS is 8870.
Frequently Asked Questions — KAKAMAS Postal Code
What is the postal code for KAKAMAS?
The postal code for KAKAMAS in KAKAMAS, Northern Cape is 8870 for street addresses and 8870 for PO Box addresses. These are 4-digit codes issued by the South African Post Office (SAPO).
What is the zip code for KAKAMAS?
South Africa uses postal codes rather than zip codes. The zip code equivalent for KAKAMAS, Northern Cape is 8870. On international forms that ask for a zip code, enter 8870 if your address is a street address in KAKAMAS.
What is the PO Box postal code for KAKAMAS?
The PO Box postal code for KAKAMAS in KAKAMAS is 8870. Use this code when your mailing address is a Post Office Box. For physical street addresses, use 8870 instead.
What area does KAKAMAS fall under?
KAKAMAS falls under the KAKAMAS area in Northern Cape, South Africa. It is assigned the postal code 8870 for street deliveries by SAPO.
Which province is KAKAMAS located in?
KAKAMAS is located in Northern Cape, South Africa, within the KAKAMAS area. Its street postal code is 8870.
What is the difference between a street code and a PO Box code?
A street code (8870 for KAKAMAS) is used for physical address deliveries. A PO Box code (8870) 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 KAKAMAS?
For online shopping deliveries including Takealot, Superbalist, Zando, and other SA retailers, enter 8870 when your delivery address is in KAKAMAS, KAKAMAS, Northern Cape.
Is the postal code for KAKAMAS 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 KAKAMAS is 8870 for street addresses. International forms requesting a zip code should be filled in with 8870.
How do I address a letter to KAKAMAS?
For a street address: write the recipient name, street number and street name, then KAKAMAS, KAKAMAS, Northern Cape, and end with 8870. For a PO Box, use 8870.
What is my postal code if I live in KAKAMAS?
If you live in KAKAMAS in KAKAMAS, Northern Cape, your postal code is 8870. Use this for government forms, banking, medical aid, insurance, and all official documents. If you receive mail via a PO Box, use 8870.
Can I use 8870 for courier deliveries to KAKAMAS?
Yes. For courier and parcel deliveries to a physical address in KAKAMAS, Northern Cape, use 8870. All major South African couriers — The Courier Guy, Dawn Wing, DHL, PostNet — use this code to route deliveries into the KAKAMAS area.
What is the postcode for KAKAMAS in South Africa?
The postcode for KAKAMAS in South Africa is 8870 (street address) or 8870 (PO Box). The terms postcode, postal code, and zip code are all used interchangeably in South Africa.
What postal code do I use for KAKAMAS on a government form?
For any South African government form, SARS submission, Home Affairs application, or municipality registration where your address is in KAKAMAS, KAKAMAS, use the street postal code 8870.
How many digits is the postal code for KAKAMAS?
The postal code for KAKAMAS is a 4-digit number: 8870. 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 KAKAMAS in KAKAMAS?
KAKAMAS is located within the KAKAMAS postal delivery area of Northern Cape. Browse our KAKAMAS area postal codes page to find codes for nearby suburbs.
What is the postal code for KAKAMAS in Northern Cape?
Different suburbs within KAKAMAS, Northern Cape may have different postal codes. For KAKAMAS specifically, the street postal code is 8870. Visit our KAKAMAS 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. KAKAMAS in KAKAMAS uses 8870. Browse our Northern Cape postal codes page to explore all codes in the province.
Is 8870 used for SARS and tax returns?
Yes. When completing a SARS eFiling tax return or any SARS correspondence for an address in KAKAMAS, KAKAMAS, enter 8870 as your postal code.
What postal code do I use for KAKAMAS on online shopping sites?
Use 8870 for all online shopping deliveries to a physical address in KAKAMAS. This is recognised by Takealot, Checkers Sixty60, Pick n Pay, Woolworths, and all major SA online retailers.
Can I verify the KAKAMAS 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 KAKAMAS in KAKAMAS, Northern Cape is 8870 and the PO Box code is 8870.
Note: Postal code information for KAKAMAS is sourced from the South African Post Office (SAPO). Always confirm codes directly with SAPO for critical correspondence.
More About KAKAMAS Postal Code — KAKAMAS, Northern Cape
1. What is the physical postal code of KAKAMAS?
The physical street postal code of KAKAMAS is 8870. This code covers all street-addressed properties in KAKAMAS, KAKAMAS, Northern Cape, South Africa. It is a 4-digit number assigned by the South African Post Office.
2. What is the zip code for KAKAMAS, 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 KAKAMAS in Northern Cape is 8870. On international websites and forms that ask for a zip code, enter 8870.
3. What postal code does KAKAMAS use for banking and insurance?
For all banking, insurance, and financial service registrations where your address is in KAKAMAS, KAKAMAS, use the street code 8870. 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 KAKAMAS?
The post code for KAKAMAS is 8870 for street addresses in KAKAMAS, Northern Cape. If you are posting to a PO Box in KAKAMAS, the post code is 8870. South African post codes are always 4 digits.
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