Developers building for South Africa need messaging that integrates directly into their applications. The eSMS Africa SMS API lets you send SMS in South Africa — and across 50+ African countries — with a single endpoint and automatic route selection.

Send Your First SMS

Grab an API key from your dashboard and send with one HTTP call. Route selection is automatic based on the destination number:

curl -X POST "https://sms.esmsafrica.io/api/messages/send" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $ESMS_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"to":"+27700000000","text":"Hello from the eSMS Africa API!","sender_id":"eSMSAfrica"}'

# → 200 OK  {"status":"submitted","route":"ESMS_ZA"}

Networks Covered in South Africa

  • Vodacom
  • MTN South Africa
  • Cell C
  • Telkom Mobile

Official SDKs

Integrate faster with an official SDK: npm install esms-sms, pip install esms-sms, composer require esmsafrica/sms, or go get github.com/eSMS-Africa/esms-go.

Delivery Reports via Webhook

Every message returns a real-time delivery report (DLR). Configure a webhook to receive status updates with operator codes — ideal for reconciliation and analytics.

SMPP for High Volume

For enterprise volumes, connect over SMPP 3.4 to smpp.esmsafrica.io:2775 with TLS 1.3 for sub-second submission and full DLR pass-through — perfect for South Africa's banking sector and beyond.

Get Started with eSMS Africa in South Africa

eSMS Africa provides reliable, direct-route SMS, OTP and SMPP connectivity in South Africa and across 50+ African countries. Create an account, top up in ZAR, and start sending in minutes.

📝 Create your account  ·  📚 API docs  ·  🔌 SMPP gateway  ·  📧 sales@esmsafrica.io