The wholesale registry fees for some of South Africa’s most widely used domain extensions are changing from 1 October 2026. The ZA Domain Name Authority (ZADNA) has confirmed a 6.2% adjustment to the registry fee for .co.za, .org.za, .net.za and .web.za domains.
If you own or manage one of these domains through 1-grid, there is no need to take any action. Your domain, website and email services will continue working as normal. From 1 October 2026, the price of new .co.za and .org.za registrations will change from R99 to R109, including VAT. Renewal pricing for both extensions will remain unchanged at R109, including VAT. Pricing for .net.za and .web.za domains will also remain unchanged.
A .co.za domain remains a valuable and recognisable online identity for businesses, organisations and individuals serving the South African market. It signals a clear connection to South Africa and is familiar to local customers. The registry fee adjustment does not change the purpose, functionality or value of having a local domain for your business.
What exactly is changing?
ZADNA oversees South Africa’s .za domain namespace. From 1 October 2026, it will apply a 6.2% increase to the wholesale registry fees associated with:
- .co.za
- .org.za
- .net.za
- .web.za
This is a registry-level wholesale adjustment. It is not a direct 6.2% increase automatically applied to the price every customer pays. Registrars such as 1-grid set their own retail prices for registering and renewing domains after considering registry fees and the broader cost of delivering and supporting the service.
What will 1-grid customers pay from 1 October 2026?
1-grid domain pricing from 1 October 2026
.co.za
New registration: R99 → R109
Renewal: R109 — unchanged
.org.za
New registration: R99 → R109
Renewal: R109 — unchanged
.net.za and .web.za
Registration and renewal pricing will remain unchanged.
All prices include VAT.
Although the wholesale registry adjustment affects all four extensions, 1-grid is only changing the price of new .co.za and .org.za registrations. Renewal pricing for these extensions will remain unchanged, while all customer pricing for .net.za and .web.za will also remain unchanged.
The new .co.za and .org.za registration prices will apply automatically from 1 October 2026. Customers do not need to make any changes to their accounts or services.
Why are the registry fees increasing?
ZADNA applies a CPI-linked approach to its annual registry fee adjustments. According to ZADNA, the fees support the continued operation, security and development of South Africa’s domain-name ecosystem.
This includes investment in areas such as:
- Registry infrastructure
- DNS stability and resilience
- Cybersecurity
- Domain-name abuse management
- Regulatory and policy compliance
- Continued development of the .za namespace
Although this work largely happens behind the scenes, it helps maintain the systems that allow South African domains to Local domain pricing update effective 1 October 2026.docx
Will my domain, website or email be affected?
The registry fee change will not interrupt your services or change how your domain functions. Provided that your services remain active and your domain is renewed when required, everything will continue operating as normal.
What should 1-grid customers do now?
There is no action required from customers as a result of this change. However, it is a useful time to review the domains you manage and ensure that your account information is current.
We recommend that you:
- Log in to your 1-grid Customer Zone.
- Check the renewal dates of your domains.
- Confirm that your account and domain contact information is up to date.
- Review your domain portfolio and identify any domains you no longer need.
If you manage several domains, reviewing their renewal dates can help you keep track of your portfolio and plan for upcoming expenses.
What happens next?
The new registration price of R109, including VAT, will take effect on 1 October 2026. The renewal price will remain unchanged at R109, including VAT.
Your domain, website and email services will continue working as normal, and no action is required from you.
If you have questions about your domain or renewal date, log in to your 1-grid Customer Zone or contact our Support Team.