Country
Example address in South Africa
Common local format: Name → Street → Locality/Region → Postal code.
Sample address format, line by line
Recipient name Paul Kruger Street 432 4227, Pretoria South Africa
- 01 Recipient Recipient name
- 02 Street / building Paul Kruger Street 432
- 03 City / postcode 4227, Pretoria
- 04 Country South Africa
Quick rules
- Recipient name appears first.
- Street name and building number are core elements.
- City and region identify the delivery area.
- Postal code is included when available.
Quick facts
Postcodes
Yes
Typical lines
3–5 lines
Script
Latin (with local diacritics where applicable)
Real example addresses
QuestionsNational Museum of Natural History
Paul Kruger Street 432
4227, Pretoria
South Africa
National Cultural History Museum
Minnaar Street
4227, Pretoria
South Africa
National Museum of Military History
Erlswold Way 22
4227, Rosebank
South Africa
Pretoria City Hall
Minnaar Street
4227, Pretoria
South Africa
Pretoria Central Police Station
Pretorius Street
4227, Pretoria
South Africa
Central Fire Station
Bosman Street 499
4227, Pretoria
South Africa
Johannesburg Central Police Station
Commissioner Street 1
4227, Johannesburg
South Africa
Sacred Heart Cath. Cathedral
Bosman Street
4227, Pretoria
South Africa
Cathedral
Young Street
4227, Dihlabeng Local Municipality
South Africa
St. George's Cathedral
Wale Street
4227, Cape Town
South Africa
St Mary's Cathedral
Bouquet Street 15
4227, Cape Town
South Africa
National Library of South Africa
Johannes Ramokhoase Street 288
4227, Pretoria
South Africa
How to read this format
An address format in South Africa typically includes the recipient’s name, street address, locality, region, and (when available) a postal code. The ordering can differ by region, but the goal is the same: clear identification of the delivery location. In practice, the street line carries the most weight, while details like apartment, floor, or landmark may appear on an extra line. The examples below show how addresses are commonly written and what information is treated as standard for mail delivery. Local spelling and diacritics are often preserved, and the line order is designed to help postal services route items efficiently. When a postal code exists, it is typically placed near the city or region line.
Below you will find real examples and the exact format used.
Postal codes
Postal codes help route mail quickly and accurately and are used to identify delivery areas.
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