Use for all physical street address deliveries, online shopping, courier bookings, and official forms.
PO Box Code
4400
Use when addressing mail to a Post Office Box in NEWTOWN at the TONGAAT Post Office.
Detail
Information
Suburb / Locality
NEWTOWN
Area / Town
TONGAAT
Province
Northern Cape
Country
South Africa
Street Postal Code
4399
PO Box Postal Code
4400
Postal Code Type
4-digit numeric (SAPO)
Also Known As
Zip code, postcode, area code, post code
📍 Location Details
Suburb: NEWTOWN
Area: TONGAAT
Province: Northern Cape
Country: South Africa
📬 Postal Codes
Street Code: 4399
PO Box Code: 4400
Issued by: South African Post Office (SAPO)
Format: 4-digit numeric
🚚 Courier & Delivery
Use code 4399 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 (4399) is used when addressing mail or parcels to a physical street address in NEWTOWN. This is the code to use on online shopping platforms, bank statements, courier bookings, and government forms.
The PO Box code (4400) is used exclusively when sending mail to a Post Office Box rented at the TONGAAT 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 NEWTOWN in TONGAAT, Northern Cape.
About NEWTOWN, TONGAAT, Northern Cape
NEWTOWN is a suburb or locality situated in the TONGAAT 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 NEWTOWN is 4399 for street addresses and 4400 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 NEWTOWN within the broader TONGAAT 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 NEWTOWN is 4399.
Frequently Asked Questions — NEWTOWN Postal Code
What is the postal code for NEWTOWN?
The postal code for NEWTOWN in TONGAAT, Northern Cape is 4399 for street addresses and 4400 for PO Box addresses. These are 4-digit codes issued by the South African Post Office (SAPO).
What is the zip code for NEWTOWN?
South Africa uses postal codes rather than zip codes. The zip code equivalent for NEWTOWN, Northern Cape is 4399. On international forms that ask for a zip code, enter 4399 if your address is a street address in NEWTOWN.
What is the PO Box postal code for NEWTOWN?
The PO Box postal code for NEWTOWN in TONGAAT is 4400. Use this code when your mailing address is a Post Office Box. For physical street addresses, use 4399 instead.
What area does NEWTOWN fall under?
NEWTOWN falls under the TONGAAT area in Northern Cape, South Africa. It is assigned the postal code 4399 for street deliveries by SAPO.
Which province is NEWTOWN located in?
NEWTOWN is located in Northern Cape, South Africa, within the TONGAAT area. Its street postal code is 4399.
What is the difference between a street code and a PO Box code?
A street code (4399 for NEWTOWN) is used for physical address deliveries. A PO Box code (4400) 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 NEWTOWN?
For online shopping deliveries including Takealot, Superbalist, Zando, and other SA retailers, enter 4399 when your delivery address is in NEWTOWN, TONGAAT, Northern Cape.
Is the postal code for NEWTOWN 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 NEWTOWN is 4399 for street addresses. International forms requesting a zip code should be filled in with 4399.
How do I address a letter to NEWTOWN?
For a street address: write the recipient name, street number and street name, then NEWTOWN, TONGAAT, Northern Cape, and end with 4399. For a PO Box, use 4400.
What is my postal code if I live in NEWTOWN?
If you live in NEWTOWN in TONGAAT, Northern Cape, your postal code is 4399. Use this for government forms, banking, medical aid, insurance, and all official documents. If you receive mail via a PO Box, use 4400.
Can I use 4399 for courier deliveries to NEWTOWN?
Yes. For courier and parcel deliveries to a physical address in NEWTOWN, Northern Cape, use 4399. All major South African couriers — The Courier Guy, Dawn Wing, DHL, PostNet — use this code to route deliveries into the TONGAAT area.
What is the postcode for NEWTOWN in South Africa?
The postcode for NEWTOWN in South Africa is 4399 (street address) or 4400 (PO Box). The terms postcode, postal code, and zip code are all used interchangeably in South Africa.
What postal code do I use for NEWTOWN on a government form?
For any South African government form, SARS submission, Home Affairs application, or municipality registration where your address is in NEWTOWN, TONGAAT, use the street postal code 4399.
How many digits is the postal code for NEWTOWN?
The postal code for NEWTOWN is a 4-digit number: 4399. 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 NEWTOWN in TONGAAT?
NEWTOWN is located within the TONGAAT postal delivery area of Northern Cape. Browse our TONGAAT area postal codes page to find codes for nearby suburbs.
What is the postal code for TONGAAT in Northern Cape?
Different suburbs within TONGAAT, Northern Cape may have different postal codes. For NEWTOWN specifically, the street postal code is 4399. Visit our TONGAAT 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. NEWTOWN in TONGAAT uses 4399. Browse our Northern Cape postal codes page to explore all codes in the province.
Is 4399 used for SARS and tax returns?
Yes. When completing a SARS eFiling tax return or any SARS correspondence for an address in NEWTOWN, TONGAAT, enter 4399 as your postal code.
What postal code do I use for NEWTOWN on online shopping sites?
Use 4399 for all online shopping deliveries to a physical address in NEWTOWN. This is recognised by Takealot, Checkers Sixty60, Pick n Pay, Woolworths, and all major SA online retailers.
Can I verify the NEWTOWN 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 NEWTOWN in TONGAAT, Northern Cape is 4399 and the PO Box code is 4400.
Note: Postal code information for NEWTOWN is sourced from the South African Post Office (SAPO). Always confirm codes directly with SAPO for critical correspondence.
More About NEWTOWN Postal Code — TONGAAT, Northern Cape
1. What is the physical postal code of NEWTOWN?
The physical street postal code of NEWTOWN is 4399. This code covers all street-addressed properties in NEWTOWN, TONGAAT, Northern Cape, South Africa. It is a 4-digit number assigned by the South African Post Office.
2. What is the zip code for NEWTOWN, 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 NEWTOWN in Northern Cape is 4399. On international websites and forms that ask for a zip code, enter 4399.
3. What postal code does NEWTOWN use for banking and insurance?
For all banking, insurance, and financial service registrations where your address is in NEWTOWN, TONGAAT, use the street code 4399. 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 NEWTOWN?
The post code for NEWTOWN is 4399 for street addresses in TONGAAT, Northern Cape. If you are posting to a PO Box in NEWTOWN, the post code is 4400. South African post codes are always 4 digits.
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