Dark clouds for private couriers and deliveries in South Africa
The Post Office wants its exclusive rights to deliver small packages in South Africa restored.
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The Post Office wants its exclusive rights to deliver small packages in South Africa restored.
The retirement fund and medical scheme representing postal workers have opposed the South African Post Office’s planned exit from business rescue because they want workers to receive a slice of an additional R509 million payout.
The planned exit from business rescue by the South African Post Office has been blocked by a legal challenge from the Post Office Retirement Fund and Medipos Medical Scheme.
The Post Office improved its delivery success in 2025/26 but fell short of its target for the 14th consecutive year.
It seems that the fight for the removal of the Post Office’s monopoly to deliver small parcels is far from over if the portfolio committee chairperson has her way.