Expired .ZA Domains
Description
.ZA represents the official domain extension or the internet country code top level domain (ccTLD) of South Africa. ZA stands for Zuid Afrika. It was introduced in 1990 and was intended for entities affiliated with this region.
Intended Use
Popular in South Africa
.ZA Registry Information
Registration Price
$14.00 Annually
Registered Domains
1,261,340
Whois Privacy
No
.ZA Stats Last 24hrs
| Domains Count | 144 |
| Domains with backlinks | 142 |
| Majestic TF > 5 | 8 |
| Moz DA > 5 | 1 |
| Ahrefs DR > 5 | 0 |
.ZA Stats Total
| Domains Count | 15585 |
| Domains with backlinks | 15278 |
| Majestic TF > 5 | 628 |
| Moz DA > 5 | 259 |
| Ahrefs DR > 5 | 59 |
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Example .ZA Domains
| Domain Name | Majestic TF | Majestic CF | Moz DA | Moz PA | Ahrefs DR | Ahrefs UR | SZ Score | Age | Google Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| growinggreatness.co.za | 1 | 12 | 23 | 24 | 12 | 5 | 19 | 6 | 10 |
| spiritofdurban.co.za | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| movingnow.co.za | 0 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| copperheeler.co.za | 2 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 2 | 0 | - | 11 | 0 |
.ZA Top Registrars
| Registrar name | Registered domains | Share, % |
|---|---|---|
| 1API GmbH | 54,019 | 2.87% |
| Lexsynergy Limited | 9,494 | 0.51% |
| Key-Systems GmbH | 8,065 | 0.43% |
| Gandi SAS | 5,718 | 0.30% |
| CSC Corporate Domains, Inc. | 5,462 | 0.29% |
| Hosting Concepts B.V. d/b/a Registrar.eu | 2,800 | 0.15% |
| Tool Domains Ltd dba Edoms.com | 2,366 | 0.13% |
| MarkMonitor Inc. | 2,259 | 0.12% |
| Gransy, s.r.o. | 2,105 | 0.11% |
| Instra Corporation Pty Ltd. | 1,591 | 0.08% |
.ZA Domain Sales
| Domain | Price | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| melitta.co.za | $3,000.00 | 2019-05-21 | Sedo |
| mrcar.co.za | $2,500.00 | 2019-05-13 | Sedo |
| skole.co.za | $2,338.00 | 2018-09-13 | Sedo |
| cps.co.za | $2,500.00 | 2018-09-10 | Sedo |
| panther.co.za | $2,050.00 | 2018-08-13 | Sedo |
| techron.co.za | $1,173.00 | 2018-07-20 | Sedo |
| verified.co.za | $2,499.00 | 2018-06-30 | Sedo |
| tech.co.za | $7,060.00 | 2018-01-29 | Sedo |
| coating.co.za | $1,800.00 | 2017-10-24 | Sedo |
| techbox.co.za | $120.00 | 2017-09-18 | Flippa |
.za domain name?
A .za domain name is a country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for South Africa. The domain name traces its history to the old South African Internet infrastructure that was inherited from RSA.
Who can use a .za domain name?
Anyone who wants to register a website under the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) of South Africa can apply for and purchase one from their current registrar or hosting provider.
However, applicants must be registered with the Government of South Africa. This ensures a more secure domain name registration process since the registry is a part of the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services.
Who regulates .za domain name?
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA), currently managed by ICANN, has been responsible for the .za top-level domain since 1997. However, the current authority for .za domain name is the AFRINIC (Africa’s Internet Registry). It is mandated to carry out the .za domain name policy that IANA approves.
Tips to choose ideal .za Domain Name:
There are a few things you should consider when choosing your perfect South African country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) name, including whether it is already taken or not and if there is a chance of confusion with your business or personal website. In addition, you can set up a free Domain Finder to search and register the perfect domain name for your website. This gives you an idea on the common subdomains you can register for your .za domain name.
Common subdomains for .za domain
The following are common second-level domains (SLDs) used under the country code top-level domain of South Africa:
·business.co.za – Businesses using this SLD include architects, accountants and other professionals
·freeserve.co.za – This SLD is used by the leading free-to-air TV service in South Africa; You can also use this for Free to Air (FTA) satellite receiver services like DStv’s Dish Online streaming
·hmrc.gov.za – This SLD is for the South African Revenue Service (SARS)
·netregistry.co.za – A common choice among South African web hosting companies
·.school.za - This is a common choice for schools and their websites
·.ac.za – This SLD provides education-related services
·gov.za – The South African government uses this SLD to provide information on the country’s history, culture, arts, science and more through its website
·.mil.za - This SLD is for South African military and related services
·.org.za – These organizations use this domain to provide information on their activities
Can you register .za Domain Without Local Presence?
Yes, you can register a .za domain name without local presence. However, it will require the following documents to be submitted for verification purposes:
Domain application form
Authorised signatory’s copy of passport or ID document
Proof of billing address (e.g., utility bill)
This process may take up to three business days to complete.
How much does .za Domain Name cost?
The price of a South African country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) name is different from one registrar to another, but it generally starts at $20 per year for an individual and about $100 per year for businesses with local presence.
