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Guide for Sending SMS Messages to South Africa
Review the guidelines and restrictions for sending SMS messages to recipients in South Africa. This information is for general informational purposes only. This information doesn't, and isn't intended to, constitute legal advice. Consult your own independent legal counsel for guidance on use cases and applicable legal and industry requirements.
| Short Code | International Long Code | Local Long Code | Alphanumeric Code | |
| Supported | Yes | No | No | No |
| Two-way Support | Yes | -- | -- | -- |
| Provisioning Time | 4 weeks | -- | -- | -- |
| Comments | Requires preregistration | -- | -- | -- |
SMS Code Provisioning Guidelines
Use a local short code one- and two-way sending. These codes support both marketing and transactional sends. All messages delivered in this market are delivered using local long numbers. Any replies are mapped back to the original short code.
Restricted Content
You’re responsible for complying with local rules and regulations. To ensure compliance, familiarize yourself with the legislation of the local market. Failure to comply can result in service suspension, cancellation, and potential fines. South Africa generally forbids content related, but not limited to, these products and services:
