If you\u2019ve been waiting a long time for a parcel from the Post Office, the State-owned postal service says it is experiencing hold-ups due to Covid-19 restrictions.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe SA Post Office would like to advise its customers that mail processing does not take place at the normal rate under lockdown 3 regulations, leading to delays, particularly in international items,\u201d spokesperson Johan Kruger said.<\/p>\n
Kruger said they currently have a third of their workforce owing to regulations governing social distancing on their sorting floor at mail processing facilities.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a result, crewing is not optimal and processing takes longer than usual.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kruger said transport to and from other countries is irregular and some international flights are still prohibited, which has a knock-on effect on mail leaving the country.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlthough mail processing is not optimal, customers are assured that their items are not lost and will be delivered.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Post Office apologises for the inconvenience to customers and would like to thank them for their patience and understanding during these difficult times.\u201d<\/p>\n