IP Lookup South Africa
Find location, ISP, ASN, and network details for IP addresses registered in South Africa (ZA) under AFRINIC.
Use the IP lookup tool to enter any IP address and check if it is registered in South Africa. Our tool provides real-time geolocation data, ISP details, ASN, and VPN/proxy detection.
Open IP Lookup ToolInternet Infrastructure in South Africa
South Africa (ZA) has its IP address space managed by AFRINIC — the Regional Internet Registry responsible for IP allocation in this region. IP address blocks are allocated to ISPs, hosting providers, enterprises, and government networks operating within South Africa.
43M+ users, ~73% penetration
Low IPv6 adoption; AFRINIC has the most unallocated IPv4 space of any RIR but IPv6 transition is slow
ICASA (Independent Communications Authority of SA) regulates; POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) covers IP data
South Africa's JINX (Johannesburg) and CINX (Cape Town) are the primary IXPs for sub-Saharan Africa; mobile IPs dominate because many users access internet solely via smartphones.
Major ISPs in South Africa
The following Internet Service Providers hold IP address allocations from AFRINIC and operate networks within South Africa. When you look up an IP registered in South Africa, the ISP field will typically show one of these operators or a regional subsidiary.
What IP Data Is Available for South Africa?
Confirms if the IP is registered in South Africa (ZA) under AFRINIC.
Province, state, or administrative region within South Africa.
Approximate city location for the IP block (50–80% accuracy for most ISPs).
The internet service provider operating the IP in South Africa — one of: Vodacom, MTN South Africa, Telkom SA, and others.
Autonomous System Number identifying the network operator in South Africa's BGP routing table.
Whether the IP is a VPN server, proxy, or anonymization service operating in or through South Africa.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find an IP address location in South Africa?
Use our IP lookup tool to enter any IP address and instantly get its location in South Africa. Our tool uses MaxMind GeoLite2 data to provide country, region, city, ISP, and ASN details for IPs registered in South Africa under the AFRINIC registry.
Which ISPs operate in South Africa?
South Africa's major Internet Service Providers include: Vodacom, MTN South Africa, Telkom SA, Cell C, Rain. These ISPs are allocated IP address blocks by AFRINIC (the Regional Internet Registry for South Africa). Enter any IP from South Africa in our lookup tool to identify its specific ISP and ASN.
What is South Africa's Regional Internet Registry (RIR)?
IP address blocks in South Africa are managed by AFRINIC. The RIR allocates IP ranges to South Africa's ISPs, hosting providers, government networks, and enterprises. Each allocated block is registered with the ASN of the operator in the global BGP routing table.
How accurate is IP geolocation for South Africa?
Country-level geolocation for South Africa IPs is typically 95–99% accurate. City-level accuracy in South Africa ranges from 50–80% depending on the ISP. Fiber and fixed-line ISPs in South Africa tend to have better city-level accuracy than mobile networks.
What is IPv6 adoption like in South Africa?
Low IPv6 adoption; AFRINIC has the most unallocated IPv4 space of any RIR but IPv6 transition is slow
Can I find the exact address of an IP in South Africa?
No — IP geolocation provides city or region-level data for South Africa IPs, not street addresses. ICASA (Independent Communications Authority of SA) regulates; POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) covers IP data. Only law enforcement with proper legal authorization can request subscriber information from South Africa's ISPs.
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