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South Africa Sender ID guidelines

Alphanumeric Sender ID

Supported

Registration requirements

For additional requirements, see Sender ID registration process.

Country regulations

General consent requirements.

For promotional messaging, consent and opt-out support are mandatory. Gambling content is allowed.

Permissible sending windows for marketing content (Cape Town local time):

  • Daily: 8am – 8pm

Content restrictions

Phishing, Scams content is strictly prohibited.

Additional information

For the full list of networks supported in South Africa, see our Global Messaging Carrier Reach Matrix.

Note: Due to the rapidly evolving nature of global messaging regulations, this information is subject to change without notice. If you have additional questions, please contact our Messaging Registration Support Team.

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