Your experience will likely vary depending on the country you are in. I've had bits shipped to the UAE by registered post without major drama.
A friend had parts shipped via TNT to Ladakh, India. Her parents asked whether they would deliver from CH to Ladakh and were told "no problem". As usual, this statement indicates that the person concerned has no clue. The parts stayed in Delhi and had to be picked up in person, as no intl. courier co. seems to deliver to Ladakh or Kashmir.
Moral of story: before having parts shipped find out which co. has a local office in the area you are in. I don't know whether the post can be trusted in SA, check with locals.
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