Cape Town, Western Cape
De Waterkant Postal Code
Street code
PO Box code
De Waterkant, Cape Town, Western Cape
De Waterkant is listed under Cape Town in Western Cape. Its street code is 8001, and no box code. Landlines here use the 021 dialling code.
Suburbs sharing a code with De Waterkant
| Suburb | Street code | Box code |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Town | 8001 | 8000 |
| Central | 8001 | - |
| Devil's Peak Est | 8001 | - |
| Foreshore | 8001 | - |
| Gardens | 8001 | - |
| Higgovale | 8001 | - |
| High Cape | 8001 | 8000 |
| Highlands Est | 8001 | - |
| Kloofnek | 8001 | - |
| Oranjezicht | 8001 | - |
| Schotsche Kloof | 8001 | - |
| Signal Hill | 8001 | - |
How to write an address in De Waterkant
South Africa uses two kinds of postal code. A street code goes on anything delivered to a physical address, including courier parcels and online orders. A box code goes on post sent to a PO Box or Private Bag at the post office. Using the wrong one can send your post to the wrong sorting office.
Street address
Recipient name12 Example Street
De Waterkant
Cape Town
8001
Post office in Cape Town
2 branches are listed as active by the South African Post Office. 1 branch is closed or not trading.Status as published in SAPO's branch list of 2026/04; phone before you go.
| Branch | Status | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth | Open | 0217624483 |
| Vlaeberg | Open | 0214235624 |
| Guguletu Square | Inactive - Not Trading. Nearest alternative: Gatesville (0216377398) | 0216339179 |
Full list: every post office branch and its status.
Frequently asked questions
What is the postal code for De Waterkant?
De Waterkant in Cape Town has street code 8001 and box code none listed, according to the South African Post Office.
Which code do I use for a delivery to De Waterkant?
Use the street code 8001 for anything delivered to a house or business in De Waterkant, including courier and online orders. The box code is only for PO Box and Private Bag addresses.
Which town and province is De Waterkant in?
De Waterkant is listed under Cape Town, Western Cape.
Which other suburbs share De Waterkant's postal code?
Cape Town, Central, Devil's Peak Est, Foreshore, Gardens, Higgovale, High Cape and Highlands Est share a code with De Waterkant.
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Postal codes come from the South African Post Office's domestic postal code list, and post office branch status from SAPO's branch list (updated 2026-04-24). Provinces and distances are worked out from GeoNames place data. Spotted a wrong code? Tell us.