SA Post Office
HAD TO PAY IMPORT TAX FOR A GIFT
A friend in USA sent me a wall calendar (printed matter) as a birthday/Christmas gift. The envelope (II 291 764 350 ZA) was clearly marked GIFT (3x). Upon receipt at the local PO, I had to pay R99(!) customs duty. So I paid the amount in order to get my calendar and decided to take up the matter ...