Johannesburg, Gauteng
South Hills Postal Code
Street code
PO Box code
South Hills, Johannesburg, Gauteng
South Hills is listed under Johannesburg in Gauteng. Its street code is 2197 and its box code is 2136. That is not the same as the Johannesburg town code (2001), so use the South Hills code on anything going to an address here. Landlines here use the 011 dialling code.
Suburbs sharing a code with South Hills
| Suburb | Street code | Box code |
|---|---|---|
| City Deep | 2197 | 2049 |
| City Deep Ext 12 | 2197 | - |
| City Deep Ext 3 | 2197 | - |
| Elandspark | 2197 | - |
| Electron | 2197 | - |
| Elladoone | 2197 | - |
| Klipriviersberg Est | 2197 | - |
| Moffat View | 2197 | - |
| Moffat View Ext 4 | 2197 | - |
| Moffat View Ext 5 | 2197 | - |
| Regency | 2197 | - |
| Regent's Park | 2197 | - |
How to write an address in South Hills
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
South Hills
Johannesburg
2197
PO Box
Recipient namePO Box 123
South Hills
2136
Post office in Johannesburg
13 branches are listed as active by the South African Post Office. 3 branches are closed or not trading.Status as published in SAPO's branch list of 2026/04; phone before you go.
| Branch | Status | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Braamfontein | Open | 0113393345 |
| Craighall | Open | 0113254011 |
| Cresta | Open | 0114763916 |
| Crown Mines | Open | 0114950675 |
| Fordsburg | Open | 0118344995 |
| Glenvista | Open | 0114320200 |
| Greenside | Open | 0112742960 |
| Highlands North | Open | 0114402408 |
| Mondeor | Open | 0114335481 |
| Pinegowrie | Open | 0118881732 |
| South Gate | Open | 0119422131 |
| South Hills | Open | 0116138814 |
| Witspos | Open | 0124076406 |
| Industria | Inactive - Not Trading. Nearest alternative: Fordsburg (0118344995) | 0114743087 |
| Lonehill | Inactive - Not Trading. Nearest alternative: Bryanston (0117068784) | 0114656199 |
| Northlands | Inactive - Not Trading. Nearest alternative: Highlands North (0114402408) | 0112681043 |
Full list: every post office branch and its status.
Frequently asked questions
What is the postal code for South Hills?
South Hills in Johannesburg has street code 2197 and box code 2136, according to the South African Post Office.
Which code do I use for a delivery to South Hills?
Use the street code 2197 for anything delivered to a house or business in South Hills, including courier and online orders. The box code 2136 is only for PO Box and Private Bag addresses.
Which town and province is South Hills in?
South Hills is listed under Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Which other suburbs share South Hills's postal code?
City Deep, City Deep Ext 12, City Deep Ext 3, Elandspark, Electron, Elladoone, Klipriviersberg Est and Moffat View share a code with South Hills.
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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.