Use for all physical street address deliveries, online shopping, courier bookings, and official forms.
PO Box Code
2849
Use when addressing mail to a Post Office Box in KALAFI at the MADIKWE Post Office.
Detail
Information
Suburb / Locality
KALAFI
Area / Town
MADIKWE
Province
North West
Country
South Africa
Street Postal Code
2849
PO Box Postal Code
2849
Postal Code Type
4-digit numeric (SAPO)
Also Known As
Zip code, postcode, area code, post code
📍 Location Details
Suburb: KALAFI
Area: MADIKWE
Province: North West
Country: South Africa
📬 Postal Codes
Street Code: 2849
PO Box Code: 2849
Issued by: South African Post Office (SAPO)
Format: 4-digit numeric
🚚 Courier & Delivery
Use code 2849 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 (2849) is used when addressing mail or parcels to a physical street address in KALAFI. This is the code to use on online shopping platforms, bank statements, courier bookings, and government forms.
The PO Box code (2849) is used exclusively when sending mail to a Post Office Box rented at the MADIKWE 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 KALAFI in MADIKWE, North West.
About KALAFI, MADIKWE, North West
KALAFI is a suburb or locality situated in the MADIKWE area of North West, 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 KALAFI is 2849 for street addresses and 2849 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 KALAFI within the broader MADIKWE 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 KALAFI is 2849.
Frequently Asked Questions — KALAFI Postal Code
What is the postal code for KALAFI?
The postal code for KALAFI in MADIKWE, North West is 2849 for street addresses and 2849 for PO Box addresses. These are 4-digit codes issued by the South African Post Office (SAPO).
What is the zip code for KALAFI?
South Africa uses postal codes rather than zip codes. The zip code equivalent for KALAFI, North West is 2849. On international forms that ask for a zip code, enter 2849 if your address is a street address in KALAFI.
What is the PO Box postal code for KALAFI?
The PO Box postal code for KALAFI in MADIKWE is 2849. Use this code when your mailing address is a Post Office Box. For physical street addresses, use 2849 instead.
What area does KALAFI fall under?
KALAFI falls under the MADIKWE area in North West, South Africa. It is assigned the postal code 2849 for street deliveries by SAPO.
Which province is KALAFI located in?
KALAFI is located in North West, South Africa, within the MADIKWE area. Its street postal code is 2849.
What is the difference between a street code and a PO Box code?
A street code (2849 for KALAFI) is used for physical address deliveries. A PO Box code (2849) 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 KALAFI?
For online shopping deliveries including Takealot, Superbalist, Zando, and other SA retailers, enter 2849 when your delivery address is in KALAFI, MADIKWE, North West.
Is the postal code for KALAFI 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 KALAFI is 2849 for street addresses. International forms requesting a zip code should be filled in with 2849.
How do I address a letter to KALAFI?
For a street address: write the recipient name, street number and street name, then KALAFI, MADIKWE, North West, and end with 2849. For a PO Box, use 2849.
What is my postal code if I live in KALAFI?
If you live in KALAFI in MADIKWE, North West, your postal code is 2849. Use this for government forms, banking, medical aid, insurance, and all official documents. If you receive mail via a PO Box, use 2849.
Can I use 2849 for courier deliveries to KALAFI?
Yes. For courier and parcel deliveries to a physical address in KALAFI, North West, use 2849. All major South African couriers — The Courier Guy, Dawn Wing, DHL, PostNet — use this code to route deliveries into the MADIKWE area.
What is the postcode for KALAFI in South Africa?
The postcode for KALAFI in South Africa is 2849 (street address) or 2849 (PO Box). The terms postcode, postal code, and zip code are all used interchangeably in South Africa.
What postal code do I use for KALAFI on a government form?
For any South African government form, SARS submission, Home Affairs application, or municipality registration where your address is in KALAFI, MADIKWE, use the street postal code 2849.
How many digits is the postal code for KALAFI?
The postal code for KALAFI is a 4-digit number: 2849. 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 KALAFI in MADIKWE?
KALAFI is located within the MADIKWE postal delivery area of North West. Browse our MADIKWE area postal codes page to find codes for nearby suburbs.
What is the postal code for MADIKWE in North West?
Different suburbs within MADIKWE, North West may have different postal codes. For KALAFI specifically, the street postal code is 2849. Visit our MADIKWE postal codes listing for all suburbs in this area.
What is the North West postal code range?
North West is served by multiple postal code ranges. KALAFI in MADIKWE uses 2849. Browse our North West postal codes page to explore all codes in the province.
Is 2849 used for SARS and tax returns?
Yes. When completing a SARS eFiling tax return or any SARS correspondence for an address in KALAFI, MADIKWE, enter 2849 as your postal code.
What postal code do I use for KALAFI on online shopping sites?
Use 2849 for all online shopping deliveries to a physical address in KALAFI. This is recognised by Takealot, Checkers Sixty60, Pick n Pay, Woolworths, and all major SA online retailers.
Can I verify the KALAFI 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 KALAFI in MADIKWE, North West is 2849 and the PO Box code is 2849.
Note: Postal code information for KALAFI is sourced from the South African Post Office (SAPO). Always confirm codes directly with SAPO for critical correspondence.
More About KALAFI Postal Code — MADIKWE, North West
1. What is the physical postal code of KALAFI?
The physical street postal code of KALAFI is 2849. This code covers all street-addressed properties in KALAFI, MADIKWE, North West, South Africa. It is a 4-digit number assigned by the South African Post Office.
2. What is the zip code for KALAFI, North West?
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 KALAFI in North West is 2849. On international websites and forms that ask for a zip code, enter 2849.
3. What postal code does KALAFI use for banking and insurance?
For all banking, insurance, and financial service registrations where your address is in KALAFI, MADIKWE, use the street code 2849. 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 KALAFI?
The post code for KALAFI is 2849 for street addresses in MADIKWE, North West. If you are posting to a PO Box in KALAFI, the post code is 2849. South African post codes are always 4 digits.
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