Use for all physical street address deliveries, online shopping, courier bookings, and official forms.
PO Box Code
8446
Use when addressing mail to a Post Office Box in KATHU at the KATHU Post Office.
Detail
Information
Suburb / Locality
KATHU
Area / Town
KATHU
Province
Northern Cape
Country
South Africa
Street Postal Code
8446
PO Box Postal Code
8446
Postal Code Type
4-digit numeric (SAPO)
Also Known As
Zip code, postcode, area code, post code
📍 Location Details
Suburb: KATHU
Area: KATHU
Province: Northern Cape
Country: South Africa
📬 Postal Codes
Street Code: 8446
PO Box Code: 8446
Issued by: South African Post Office (SAPO)
Format: 4-digit numeric
🚚 Courier & Delivery
Use code 8446 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 (8446) is used when addressing mail or parcels to a physical street address in KATHU. This is the code to use on online shopping platforms, bank statements, courier bookings, and government forms.
The PO Box code (8446) is used exclusively when sending mail to a Post Office Box rented at the KATHU 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 KATHU in KATHU, Northern Cape.
About KATHU, KATHU, Northern Cape
KATHU is a suburb or locality situated in the KATHU 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 KATHU is 8446 for street addresses and 8446 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 KATHU within the broader KATHU 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 KATHU is 8446.
Frequently Asked Questions — KATHU Postal Code
What is the postal code for KATHU?
The postal code for KATHU in KATHU, Northern Cape is 8446 for street addresses and 8446 for PO Box addresses. These are 4-digit codes issued by the South African Post Office (SAPO).
What is the zip code for KATHU?
South Africa uses postal codes rather than zip codes. The zip code equivalent for KATHU, Northern Cape is 8446. On international forms that ask for a zip code, enter 8446 if your address is a street address in KATHU.
What is the PO Box postal code for KATHU?
The PO Box postal code for KATHU in KATHU is 8446. Use this code when your mailing address is a Post Office Box. For physical street addresses, use 8446 instead.
What area does KATHU fall under?
KATHU falls under the KATHU area in Northern Cape, South Africa. It is assigned the postal code 8446 for street deliveries by SAPO.
Which province is KATHU located in?
KATHU is located in Northern Cape, South Africa, within the KATHU area. Its street postal code is 8446.
What is the difference between a street code and a PO Box code?
A street code (8446 for KATHU) is used for physical address deliveries. A PO Box code (8446) 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 KATHU?
For online shopping deliveries including Takealot, Superbalist, Zando, and other SA retailers, enter 8446 when your delivery address is in KATHU, KATHU, Northern Cape.
Is the postal code for KATHU 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 KATHU is 8446 for street addresses. International forms requesting a zip code should be filled in with 8446.
How do I address a letter to KATHU?
For a street address: write the recipient name, street number and street name, then KATHU, KATHU, Northern Cape, and end with 8446. For a PO Box, use 8446.
What is my postal code if I live in KATHU?
If you live in KATHU in KATHU, Northern Cape, your postal code is 8446. Use this for government forms, banking, medical aid, insurance, and all official documents. If you receive mail via a PO Box, use 8446.
Can I use 8446 for courier deliveries to KATHU?
Yes. For courier and parcel deliveries to a physical address in KATHU, Northern Cape, use 8446. All major South African couriers — The Courier Guy, Dawn Wing, DHL, PostNet — use this code to route deliveries into the KATHU area.
What is the postcode for KATHU in South Africa?
The postcode for KATHU in South Africa is 8446 (street address) or 8446 (PO Box). The terms postcode, postal code, and zip code are all used interchangeably in South Africa.
What postal code do I use for KATHU on a government form?
For any South African government form, SARS submission, Home Affairs application, or municipality registration where your address is in KATHU, KATHU, use the street postal code 8446.
How many digits is the postal code for KATHU?
The postal code for KATHU is a 4-digit number: 8446. 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 KATHU in KATHU?
KATHU is located within the KATHU postal delivery area of Northern Cape. Browse our KATHU area postal codes page to find codes for nearby suburbs.
What is the postal code for KATHU in Northern Cape?
Different suburbs within KATHU, Northern Cape may have different postal codes. For KATHU specifically, the street postal code is 8446. Visit our KATHU 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. KATHU in KATHU uses 8446. Browse our Northern Cape postal codes page to explore all codes in the province.
Is 8446 used for SARS and tax returns?
Yes. When completing a SARS eFiling tax return or any SARS correspondence for an address in KATHU, KATHU, enter 8446 as your postal code.
What postal code do I use for KATHU on online shopping sites?
Use 8446 for all online shopping deliveries to a physical address in KATHU. This is recognised by Takealot, Checkers Sixty60, Pick n Pay, Woolworths, and all major SA online retailers.
Can I verify the KATHU 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 KATHU in KATHU, Northern Cape is 8446 and the PO Box code is 8446.
Note: Postal code information for KATHU is sourced from the South African Post Office (SAPO). Always confirm codes directly with SAPO for critical correspondence.
More About KATHU Postal Code — KATHU, Northern Cape
1. What is the physical postal code of KATHU?
The physical street postal code of KATHU is 8446. This code covers all street-addressed properties in KATHU, KATHU, Northern Cape, South Africa. It is a 4-digit number assigned by the South African Post Office.
2. What is the zip code for KATHU, 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 KATHU in Northern Cape is 8446. On international websites and forms that ask for a zip code, enter 8446.
3. What postal code does KATHU use for banking and insurance?
For all banking, insurance, and financial service registrations where your address is in KATHU, KATHU, use the street code 8446. 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 KATHU?
The post code for KATHU is 8446 for street addresses in KATHU, Northern Cape. If you are posting to a PO Box in KATHU, the post code is 8446. South African post codes are always 4 digits.
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