.ac.za email address?
A .ac.za email address is the official academic email domain for educational institutions in South Africa. It identifies the sender as affiliated with one of the country's 26+ accredited universities or colleges.
The .ac.za domain follows the Commonwealth academic convention and is managed by ZADNA (ZA Domain Name Authority). It is used by all 26 South African public universities.
University of Cape Town
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Wits University
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Stellenbosch University
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University of Pretoria
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UKZN
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Rhodes University
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About .ac.za temporary email in South Africa
A .ac.za email is the official educational domain for universities in South Africa. It identifies the sender as a student, faculty member, or researcher affiliated with one of the country's 26+ accredited institutions.
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Top universities using .ac.za include University of Cape Town, Wits University, Stellenbosch University, University of Pretoria, UKZN, Rhodes University. In total, 26+ accredited institutions across South Africa use this domain.
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