How Can I Send a Telegram in South Africa?

Historically a telegram was a message sent by telegraph and then delivered in written or printed form, widely used from 1981 to 2013. Telegraphs are no longer in operation and have been replaced by modern-day technology. Before the widespread use of phones and the Internet for communication, telegrams were the best way to convey information in a hurry. 

Unfortunately legislation has not kept up to date with technology and there is legislation that still refers to telegrams. For example, where the employee has been absent from work for three or more consecutive days and the employer is not aware of his whereabouts, the employer must first make all attempts to contact the employee and summons him to report for duty. According to the CCMA rules, this is done by sending a telegram or leaving a copy of a document at the last known address.

Hand-delivered Legal Notices have now replaced the historical telegram. Proof of Sending with Date, Time and Content is crucial to prove that legislation was adhered to. Legal Dispatch sends you both Proof of Sending as well as irrefutable Proof of Delivery. We include photos and GPS co-ordinates which are emailed automatically and free of charge.