A world first for the Post Office, as South African President Thabo Mbeki electronically signs the Electronic Communication and Transaction Act into law. This was the first Act in the world to be signed into law by an electronic signature. The signing was enabled using the Post Office authentication service. The Act defines the Post Office as the 'preferred authentication service provider' of identification procedures necessary for the issuing of advanced electronic signatures. VisionTo be recognised among the leading providers of postal and related services in the world.MissionEnabling South Africans to connect with the world by distributing information, goods, financial and government services; leveraging our broad reach and embracing change, technology and innovation.