Prohibited Goods

Madibana SA has a list of items that cannot be shipped via their network or can only be shipped at a no compensation basis. The list will differ between networks. If you are unsure of the item as it is not listed below, please contact our call centre as not to delay your delivery

Rules can be different when sending locally or internationally. They may also vary depending on method of transport. If you are unsure about anything please do contact us before sending to prevent any potential delay of your delivery.

White goods (fridges, freezers, washing machines, ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, etc.)
Weapons, e.g. firearms, swords and knives
Explosives, e.g. fireworks, sparklers, munitions (war materials and ammunition)
Items containing small amounts of explosive, e.g. Christmas crackers
Flammable solids, e.g. matches and firelighters
Flammable liquids, e.g. alcohol that is more than 24% ABV (Alcohol By Volume)
Items containing flammable liquids, e.g. perfumes (alcohol), nail varnish remover, etc. (solvents)
Gases, e.g. aerosols and camping gas cylinders
Corrosive substances, e.g. battery acid and drain cleaner
Toxic and infectious substances, e.g. pesticides, weed killers and poisons
Oxidising substances and organic peroxides, e.g. hair bleach
Radioactive material, e.g. smoke alarms and luminous dials (found on watches, etc.)
Lithium batteries, including those in battery operated toys and in laptops
Car batteries
Fire extinguishers
Human remains
Animal parts, skins or furs
Human parts
Ivory or ivory products
Bloods
Illegal drugs
Prescribed medicines
Tobacco and tobacco products
Pornographic material
Liquids
Adhesives
Paints

Shipments that may cause damage to, or delay of, equipment, personnel, or other shipments
Hazardous waste, including, but not limited to, used hypodermic needles and/or syringes or medical waste
Madibana SA excludes all liability for shipments of such items howsoever accepted (including acceptance by mistake or under notice).