NATIONAL NEWS - The South African Post Office (SAPO) has urged customers to mail Christmas parcels urgently.
Due to delays associated with sending mail abroad, SAPO has advised residents to act now to ensure post reached its destination on time.
Their warning was particularly aimed at those using ‘surface mail’.
SAPO also stated registered items could be insured against non-delivery, not damage.
This was reportedly due to SAPO having no control over the contents of a package or the packaging material used, and thus could not accept responsibility for possible breakage.
The following hints were also offered to postal users:
Parcels should be packaged securely, as they are transported in bulk.
If a mail item did not fill the container, the container should be filled with shredded paper, polystyrene or other packaging material to absorb any bumps.
“Make sure the items you are sending are legal in the country of destination. In most countries, plant and animal materials cannot be imported.”
Also refrain from posting illegal items (i.e. drugs), items which can leak (such as liquids), items which could catch fire or explode (aerosols and flammable liquids).
International and Speed Services items are X-rayed and scanned before sending.
For more, visit the SA Post Office website (www.postoffice.co.za) or call 086 011 1502.
