As South Africa’s favourite courier company, we’ve always believed in keeping things real while moving your parcels. While the e-commerce world continues to boom (and those delivery expectations keep climbing!), we’re doubling down on what matters: smart innovation, thoughtful expansion, and solutions that make your life easier.

More than just a parcel – it’s personal

We’re proud to have safely delivered over 18.7 million parcels in 2024 – that’s 18.7 million birthday gifts, business supplies, and online shopping splurges that reached their destination! For our team, it’s never just about moving boxes from A to B. It’s about being the reliable friend who makes sure your urgent documents arrive on time or the helping hand that gets mom her birthday present before the big day.

“Every parcel has a story. It might be a small business sending its first order, a family connecting across provinces, or an entrepreneur receiving supplies to turn a dream into reality. We’re honoured to be part of those stories, and in 2025, we’re committed to making them even better ones.” ~ Craig Pitchers, The Courier Guy, CEO

Whether you’re a small business owner who relies on our overnight courier services to keep promises to your customers, or you’re scrambling to send that last-minute gift through our same-day courier option (we’ve all been there!), our growing family of over 200 Kiosks, 22 depots, and over 1200 parcel Lockers means we’re likely just around the corner from you.

Tech that actually works for you

We know that sinking feeling when you wonder, “Where on earth is my parcel?” That’s why we’re pouring resources into technology that gives you real answers. Our expanded parcel Locker network also means no more waiting around for deliveries – pick up your parcel when it suits YOU.

Behind the scenes, our route optimisation systems aren’t just fancy tech jargon; they’re why your courier arrives with a smile instead of being stuck in traffic for hours. Whether you’re searching for “a courier guy near you” for a quick local delivery or need our international shipping expertise to connect with family overseas, we’re making the complex simple.

Taking on the tough stuff so you don’t have to

Real talk: delivery in South Africa isn’t always smooth sailing. Between fuel costs that make us wince, load shedding that disrupts everything, and security concerns that keep us on our toes, there are real challenges. But we’ve solved that problem.

When load shedding hits, our team doesn’t just throw up their hands; they fire up the generators and find alternative routes. When costs rise, we look inward, finding efficiencies before passing costs to you. That’s how we keep our prices fair, even when the economy makes it challenging.

Growing where you need us

With South Africa’s online shopping habit growing by 29% in 2023 (and heading toward R100 billion by 2026, according to Reuters), we’re making sure you can find courier services near you no matter where “you” happens to be. More Kiosks, more Lockers, more options – because driving across town just to send a parcel is nobody’s idea of convenience.

What’s around the corner

• Expand our footprint with more service options where you told us you need them most.
• Make your life easier with enhanced overnight and same-day courier services that fit your schedule.
• Keep your precious cargo safer with strengthened security measures in challenging delivery areas.
• Simplify e-commerce shipping so you spend less time figuring out logistics and more time growing your business.
• Connect you to the world by enhancing our international shipping options – because borders shouldn’t limit your reach.

Our journey

We started with a single van and a lot of determination. Today, we’re a nationwide network; we’ve never lost that personal touch that makes us quintessentially South African. We’re the courier service that gets your local slang, understands your neighbourhood’s quirks, and treats your parcel with the same care we would our own. More about The Courier Guy.

Whether you need same-day courier hustle or international shipping expertise, we’re not just in the delivery business; we’re in the people business.

We would love to handle your parcel; compare our courier services now.

Sources:

• South Africa’s E-commerce Growth: reuters.com
• Global Courier Services Market Projections: thebusinessresearchcompany.com
• South Africa Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Trends: mordorintelligence.com
• Security Concerns in Last-Mile Delivery: reuters.com

Additional Market Research Insights:

• Global Market Growth: The global courier services market is projected to grow from $458.48 billion in 2024 to $652.54 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 7.7%. thebusinessresearchcompany.com
• South Africa’s CEP Market: The South African Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) market is expected to grow from $207.96 million in 2024 to $316.28 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.24%. researchandmarkets.com
• E-commerce Influence: The e-commerce segment dominates the South African CEP market, accounting for approximately 30% of the total market value in 2024, driven by increasing internet penetration and a rising number of e-commerce users. mordorintelligence.com