Removals to South Africa
One of the few destinations where Britannia has its own offices on the ground – in both Cape Town and Johannesburg. Whether you’re emigrating, returning home, or relocating for work, you’ll deal with Britannia from start to finish. No third-party handoffs.
What's Included in Our South Africa Removals Service
South Africa holds a special position in the Britannia network. While most international destinations are served by partner agents, South Africa has two fully-fledged Britannia offices – Britannia Aidan K in Cape Town and Britannia Brytons in Johannesburg. Both are family-run operations that mirror the service standards you’d expect from any UK Britannia branch. That means genuine continuity from your front door in Surrey to your new home in Constantia, Sandton, or anywhere in between.
- Britannia offices in both Cape Town and Johannesburg - not third-party agents, but part of the family
- Sole use containers arriving in 9-10 weeks, groupage in 13-15 weeks, with weekly service to all major South African ports
- Export packing at your UK home with full inventory, plus destination unpacking and debris removal by our South African crew
- Practical destination guidance from our local offices - they know the areas, the logistics, and they're on hand to help you settle
How Your Move to South Africa Works
A tried-and-tested process, refined over thousands of transatlantic relocations.
Survey & Planning
We assess your belongings and discuss your South African destination. Our Cape Town and Johannesburg teams can provide local insight on areas, delivery access, and timing.
Packing & Collection
Our UK crew packs everything to export standard. Barcoded, inventoried, and loaded for shipping.
Shipping & Customs
Your goods sail to South Africa. You’ll need to be in the country before they arrive, as customs requires your presence for clearance.
Britannia Delivery
Our South African team – not a subcontractor – delivers to your door, unpacks, places furniture, and clears away all materials.
Why Britannia Sandersteads for South Africa
- Britannia offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg provide genuine end-to-end Britannia service - the same standards, values, and family-run ethos as our UK branches
- Destination knowledge that goes beyond logistics - our South African teams offer practical guidance on neighbourhoods, utilities, and settling in
- Right-hand drive vehicles accepted (unlike most international destinations) provided they've been owned for 12+ months, subject to import permit and local duties
- Popular with British expats moving out and returning home - we handle both directions with equal expertise
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Do I need to be in South Africa when my goods arrive?
Yes – South African customs requires you to be in the country before your goods can clear. We time your shipment accordingly.
Can I ship my UK car to South Africa?
South Africa is one of the few overseas destinations where shipping a right-hand drive vehicle is practical. The car must have been owned for at least 12 months, and you’ll need an import permit. Duties and taxes apply, but the process is straightforward compared to most countries. We’ll guide you through it.
What makes the South African service different from other destinations?
The key difference is that Britannia has its own offices in South Africa – these aren’t third-party agents. The crew delivering your goods in Cape Town or Johannesburg are Britannia people, operating to the same standards as our UK teams. That level of continuity is rare in international removals.
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