South Africa's legal and mining sectors still process hundreds of thousands of faxes monthly. Here's how to send a fax to any South African number from your iPhone.
Country Code
+27
Number Format
+27 XX XXX XXXX
Always dial the full number including +27 when sending from outside South Africa. TigerFax automatically prepends the country code when you select South Africa as your destination.
Special Dialing Format
South Africa uses a different fax number format than the US. Make sure you enter the number exactly as shown above — including the country code +27 — or your fax may not be delivered.
Fax in South Africa
South Africa's legal and mining sectors still process over 300,000 fax transmissions monthly — South African courts and mining companies rely on fax for official correspondence.
Download TigerFax
Install TigerFax from the App Store — free to start, no credit card required.
💡 Tip: TigerFax is iOS-only and works on iPhone and iPad.
Sign in or create an account
Create a free account with your Apple ID or email address.
Scan or upload your document
Use your iPhone camera to scan a physical document, or upload a PDF, photo, or file from the Files app.
💡 Tip: TigerFax supports PDF, JPG, PNG, and multi-page documents.
Enter the South Africa fax number
Dial +27 followed by the local fax number. Format: +27 XX XXX XXXX. TigerFax automatically formats international numbers.
💡 Tip: South Africa uses a specific format — double-check the number before sending.
Review and send
Preview your fax, optionally add a cover page, then tap Send. You'll receive a delivery confirmation.
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