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Postal Services Act, 1998 (Act No. 124 of 1998)

Regulations in terms of Section 61(d) of The Postal Services Act of 1998 (Act No 124 of 1998) read with ICASA Act of 2000 (Act No 13 of 2000) in respect of the Conveyance of Mail

5. Legal Possession and Ownership of Mail

 

5.1) The conveyor is deemed to possess the mail from the moment that mail is handed to the conveyor or his agent.

 

5.2) Possession of mail passes to the addressee, upon delivery of mail.

 

5.3) The conveyor is liable for damage, loss and theft of mail from the point of receipt of the goods until the delivery of the goods is completed.