4 No. 37283 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30 JANUARY 2014 Schedule 1.1 Limits of mass and size of postal articles in the domestic service Letter products (domestic only) Class of letter Maximum Maximum product thickness mass Size limitations Maximum Minimum Small (DL) maxi 5 mm 50 g 120 mm x 235 mm 90 mm x 140 mm Medium (B5) Large (B4) Postcards Cylinders/rolled items Rolled addressed newspapers 10 mm 30 mm 0,295 mm 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm 1 kg 1 kg 250 mm x 176 mm 353 mm x 250 mm 353 mm x 250 mm Length 520 mm Length 620 mm 353 mm 10g 1 kg 1 kg 1 kg 90 mm x 140 mm Out of standard When articles do not conform to the maximum mass, size or thickness, the next rate category must be applied. Articles smaller than 90 mm x 140 mm The rate applicable must be charged according to the criteria for B5 or B4. Domestic bulk mail Unsorted (ordinary) bulk mail The service is suitable for individuals and businesses that post 100 and more domestic letters. Mail will only be accepted if an official payment method is used, i.e. stamps, remote meter-setting franking machine mail, postage-paid and postage-included envelopes. Remote meter-setting mail may only be posted at designated offices. Mail paid for by all other payment methods may be posted at any post office/mail centre. Letters must be faced and tied in bundles when handed in over the counter. Presorted bulk mail The service is suitable for businesses that post large numbers of domestic letters. The minimum volume is 1 000 and more presorted articles per consignment. The items must meet the relevant criteria as described in the National Bulk Mail Service Guide. This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za