.co.zaOpen
South Africa · Check current pricing/yrUnrestricted South African namespace for general commercial and organisational use by South African and non-South African registrants.
Details for .co.zaHow South Africa's .za namespace is organised
South Africa's domains are split into zones by purpose. Each one tells visitors what kind of organisation you are, and some ask for proof before you can register. Here's the whole map, with ZAR prices.
shop.co.za
- Your name. The part you choose.
- Second-level zone. Commercial zone inside South Africa’s namespace.
- Top-level domain. .za, South Africa’s country code.
Every .za zone, with its rules
South Africa uses second-level namespaces under .za rather than general direct .za registrations. Some namespaces are unrestricted while others are moderated for specific communities.
| Zone | Intended for | Eligibility | Register | Renew | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .co.za | Unrestricted South African namespace for general commercial and organisational use by South African and non-South African registrants. | Open Unrestricted | Check current pricing | Check current pricing | Order |
| .org.za | Namespace intended for organisations and non-commercial use, including NGOs, charities, associations and civil-society bodies. | Eligibility rules Organisation-focused namespace | Check live | Check live | Order |
| .net.za | Namespace intended for network interfaces, internet infrastructure and equipment supporting the South African Internet. | Eligibility rules Network infrastructure use | Check live | Check live | Order |
| .web.za | Unrestricted namespace intended for general web use by South African and non-South African registrants. | Open Unrestricted | Check live | Check live | Order |
| .ac.za | Moderated namespace for South African higher-education institutions, learned societies and associated research or support institutions. | Eligibility rules Moderated higher-education namespace | Check live | Check live | Order |
| .edu.za | Reserved namespace for accredited and registered South African Further Education and Training colleges. | Eligibility rules Moderated education namespace | Check live | Check live | Order |
| .gov.za | Moderated namespace intended for South African government entities. | Restricted Moderated government namespace | Check live | Check live | Order |
| .law.za | Moderated namespace for eligible attorneys and advocates admitted and enrolled in South Africa. | Eligibility rules Moderated legal-profession namespace | Check live | Check live | Order |
| .mil.za | Closed moderated namespace for the South African Department of Defence and affiliated organisations. | Restricted Closed military namespace | Check live | Check live | Order |
| .nom.za | Moderated personal-name namespace for individuals and personal names without commercial value. | Eligibility rules Moderated personal namespace | Check live | Check live | Order |
| .school.za | Moderated namespace for recognised schools domiciled in South Africa. | Eligibility rules Moderated school namespace | Check live | Check live | Order |
Registry: ZADNA and the .za zone operators. We register .za names through Route Africa’s registry partners, with billing in rand. We tell you which documents a zone needs before you pay.
Three families of domain endings
Find your zone
Filter by eligibility, or search by use.
Showing 15 of 15 zones
.org.zaEligibility rules
South Africa · Check live/yrNamespace intended for organisations and non-commercial use, including NGOs, charities, associations and civil-society bodies.
Details for .org.za.net.zaEligibility rules
South Africa · Check live/yrNamespace intended for network interfaces, internet infrastructure and equipment supporting the South African Internet.
Details for .net.za.web.zaOpen
South Africa · Check live/yrUnrestricted namespace intended for general web use by South African and non-South African registrants.
Details for .web.za.ac.zaEligibility rules
South Africa · Check live/yrModerated namespace for South African higher-education institutions, learned societies and associated research or support institutions.
Details for .ac.za.edu.zaEligibility rules
South Africa · Check live/yrReserved namespace for accredited and registered South African Further Education and Training colleges.
Details for .edu.za.gov.zaRestricted
South Africa · Check live/yrModerated namespace intended for South African government entities.
Details for .gov.za.law.zaEligibility rules
South Africa · Check live/yrModerated namespace for eligible attorneys and advocates admitted and enrolled in South Africa.
Details for .law.za.mil.zaRestricted
South Africa · Check live/yrClosed moderated namespace for the South African Department of Defence and affiliated organisations.
Details for .mil.za.nom.zaEligibility rules
South Africa · Check live/yrModerated personal-name namespace for individuals and personal names without commercial value.
Details for .nom.za.school.zaEligibility rules
South Africa · Check live/yrModerated namespace for recognised schools domiciled in South Africa.
Details for .school.za.comGlobal
Global · Check current pricing/yrThe most recognised extension worldwide.
Details for .com.africaGlobal
Global · Price at checkoutA pan-African identity for organisations working across borders.
Details for .africa.orgGlobal
Global · Price at checkoutWidely used by associations, charities and community projects.
Details for .org.netGlobal
Global · Price at checkoutTraditionally used for infrastructure and online services.
Details for .netNo zones match that search.
Compare with other African namespaces
The same purpose-based pattern runs across the continent.
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.za zone questions
Is .co.za a top-level domain?
.za is South Africa's top-level domain. .co.za is a zone inside it, managed under ZADNA and the .za zone operators policy.
What does “Eligibility rules” mean?
The registry expects the zone to be used for a stated purpose, such as organisations or schools, and may ask for supporting documents.
What does “Restricted” mean?
Only specific bodies, such as government or military entities, can register these zones, and they need the registry's approval.
Can a foreign company register here?
It depends on the zone and ZADNA and the .za zone operators policy. Open zones are usually the easiest. Ask us before ordering and we'll confirm.
Does a local domain help search visibility?
Search engines treat country-code domains as a signal that a site targets South Africa, which can help local results. Content and links still matter more.
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