Section 5: Addresses and postcodes.

The Post Office Act, 2023Central Act · Act 43 of 2023

(1) The Central Government may prescribe standards for addressing on the items, address identifiers and usage of postcodes.

(2) In this section, “postcode” means a series of digits, letters or digital code or a combination of digits, letters or digital code used to identify a geographic area or location, and ease the process of sorting and delivery of items and for other purposes.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Post Office Act, 2023
Section	5
Marginal note	Addresses and postcodes.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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