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Domain Registration -- .co.za, .com, .africa
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Popular extensions
.co.za
R99/yr
.com
R249/yr
.africa
R199/yr
.net
R279/yr
.org
R259/yr
.org.za
R99/yr
.web.za
R99/yr
.joburg
R199/yr
.capetown
R199/yr
.durban
R199/yr
.io
R899/yr
.dev
R299/yr
.app
R329/yr
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What's included
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Managed DNS
A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, SRV and CAA records in an easy editor.
Nameserver control
Use our DNS or point the domain to your own nameservers.
Registrar lock & EPP codes
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Auto-renew
Renewal invoices 30 days before expiry, paid from your wallet if you choose.
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Frequently asked questions
When is my domain registered?
As soon as payment is received: immediately for card and wallet payments, and when your EFT reflects for bank transfers.
Do .co.za transfers need an EPP code?
No. .za domains don't use EPP codes; generic domains like .com do.
Can I use my domain with another host?
Yes. Point the nameservers or DNS records wherever you like.
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