Mr Speed is a same-day courier and parcel delivery service built for South Africans who need things to move fast — without the friction of a depot, a counter, or a multi-day wait. Whether you are sending an envelope across town, a textbook to a university student, or a moving box between suburbs, Mr Speed gets your parcel on the road the moment you confirm it. We skip the depot entirely: an available driver is dispatched straight to your collection address, so your parcel spends its journey travelling, not sitting on a shelf.
Our service is designed for individuals and small businesses alike. A seller fulfilling an online order in Durban, a professional couriering documents in Johannesburg, a family sending essentials to a relative in Cape Town — anyone who values speed, transparency, and a fair price can use Mr Speed. You do not need an account to get started: enter your origin and destination, pick a package size, and you receive a live, distance-based quote in seconds. There is no subscription, no minimum volume, and no hidden surcharges for the first leg of your trip.
Pricing is straightforward and distance-based. We calculate your route using real driving distances, apply a tiered per-kilometre rate that gets cheaper as your journey gets longer, and add a minimum fare for very short trips. Oversized or unusual items carry a transparent luggage charge, and you can photograph your parcel at the point of quoting so the driver knows exactly what to expect. Payment is processed securely through PayFast before dispatch, so your order is only confirmed once the transaction is verified.
Security is built into every shipment. To protect against fraud and false bookings, we capture a sender selfie at checkout for verification purposes, handled securely and only used to confirm identity. Once a driver is assigned, both sender and receiver are notified automatically, and the parcel can be tracked live by entering the tracking number on our homepage. You follow your delivery from pickup through to completion in real time — no phone calls, no guessing, no black box.
Behind every delivery is a growing network of vetted drivers earning flexibly across South Africa's major metros. Mr Speed connects ready-to-work drivers with ready-to-ship customers, creating a marketplace where speed and reliability are rewarded. Our coverage spans Durban, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, and surrounding areas, with the network expanding as more drivers join. If you need a parcel there today, Mr Speed is already on the road.
Drivers assigned directly to your collection address — no depot stop.
Selfie verification at checkout to guard against fraud and false bookings.
Follow your parcel from pickup to delivery with a tracking number.
Payment verified before dispatch — your order is only confirmed once paid.
Tiered per-km rates that get cheaper the further you send — fair and transparent.
From envelopes to moving boxes — photograph oversized items at the quote step.