ZA Domain Name Authority

31/05/2026

31/05/2026

Rest in Peace, Alan Barrett, and our sincere condolences to your family, friends, and colleagues.

Alan’s pioneering work in establishing and nurturing the CO.ZA namespace helped lay the foundations for South Africa’s Internet and digital identity ecosystem as we know it today. His vision, technical leadership, and dedication created a lasting legacy that has benefited millions of South Africans and an entire generation of Internet users, businesses, and service providers.

From all of us involved in the .ZA domain name community, and especially the CO.ZA team, thank you for your immense contribution and enduring legacy.

31/05/2026

31/05/2026

The .ZA Domain Name Authority’s Annual Performance Plan revealed a reduction in some of its annual commercial .ZA registration targets.

31/05/2026

The .ZA Domain Name Authority has started preparing to appoint the future operator for South Africa’s commercial .za domain names.

15/05/2026

Your dream deserves more than borrowed space.
Give it a home that lasts.

11/05/2026

As we move forward, our focus is on strengthening the resilience, trust, and long-term value of the .za namespace through a balanced approach that prioritises sustainable growth over volume alone. We are enhancing awareness and adoption of .za domains, deepening collaboration with registrars and stakeholders, and improving data-driven forecasting and market intelligence to ensure our planning remains aligned with real-world digital trends.

The .ZA Domain Name Authority’s Annual Performance Plan revealed a reduction in some of its annual commercial .ZA registration targets.

07/05/2026

No domain = no ownership.
No control = no security.

If your business isn’t on a .za domain, you’re building on borrowed space.

Get your .za domain and take charge today.
Secure it. Grow it. Keep it.

24/04/2026

From social pages to your own digital home. Build a credible online presence with a .za domain.
Because real growth starts with ownership.
Get your .za today.