Northern Cape
Kathu Postal Code
Street code
PO Box code
Kathu, Northern Cape
Kathu covers 2 suburbs on the South African Post Office list, with 2 street codes and 2 box codes between them. Find your suburb in the table below: the code for the town centre is not always the code for your street. Landlines in Kathu use the 053 dialling code.
Kathu suburb postal codes
All 2 suburbs, A to Z. A dash means SAPO lists no code of that kind.
| Suburb | Street code | Box code |
|---|---|---|
| Kathu | 8446 | 8446 |
| Seseng | 8447 | 8447 |
Post office in Kathu
1 branch is listed as active by the South African Post Office.Status as published in SAPO's branch list of 2026/04; phone before you go.
| Branch | Status | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Kathu | Open | 0537232004 |
Full list: every post office branch and its status.
How to write an address in Kathu
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
Kathu
8446
PO Box
Recipient namePO Box 123
Kathu
8446
Frequently asked questions
What is the postal code for Kathu?
The street code for Kathu is 8446 and the PO Box code is 8446. Kathu has 2 suburbs on the Post Office list, and many have their own code, so check the table for the exact suburb.
What is the difference between the Kathu street code and box code?
Use the street code (8446) for deliveries to a physical address, including couriers and online shopping. Use the box code (8446) only for post addressed to a PO Box or Private Bag at the post office.
Which province is Kathu in?
Kathu is in Northern Cape, South Africa.
How many postal codes does Kathu have?
The South African Post Office lists 2 street codes and 2 box codes across 2 suburbs of Kathu.
Is there a post office in Kathu?
Yes. SAPO lists Kathu as active; Kathu can be reached on 0537232004.
What is the dialling code for Kathu?
Landline numbers in Kathu use the 053 dialling code, according to Telkom's dialling code list.
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.