View a video clip of the 2022 Cape Town International here
ZOOM meetings
Witwatersrand Philatelic Society, Woodmead meeting
Thursday 27 November 2024 – 19:00 – To join the meeting click here
No meeting in December 2024
South Africa Stamp Exhibitions
Results
SAVPEX 2024
South Africa’s Ninth Virtual Philatelic Exhibition (SAVPEX), a one-frame exhibition, hosted by the Orange Free State Philatelic Society under the auspices of the Philatelic Federation of South Africa
The exhibition attracted 91 entries from around the world. Exhibits are uploaded to the PFSA website and can be viewed under “EXHIBITS ONLINE“
Congratulations and well done to the organizers Emil Minnaar RDPSA and Joof van der Merwe for a job well done. Also, a big thank you to the exhibitors and jury members for their contributions
We are looking forward to the next one in 2024!
BEST EXHIBIT OF SHOW
Trinacria – Stamps of Garibaldi’s dictatorship
Traditional – 96 Points
Piccirillo, Pasquale
Italy
National 2024
Pietermaritzburg, KZN
Under the auspices of the Philatelic Federation of South Africa
For results click here
For Exhibition awards click here
TOP THREE EXHIBITS
Rhodesia: The Double Head issue 1910 -1013 the perf. 14 printings
Traditional – GB and Commonwealth – Large Gold
Grand Prix Award
Mr Pat Flanagan RDPSA FRPSL
The South Africa border war including the involvement of the Cubans, 1966-1989
SA Post Office Shield
Mr Johan Joubert
The First Town and Village Posts of British Honduras
Traditional – Large Gold
Dawid de Villiers Display Trophy
David Crocker Cup
Dr Ian Matheson RDPSA FRPSL
STAMP FAIRS
PRETORIA STAMP FAIR GAUTENG
First Saturday, every month. Greek Orthodox Church, Corner Lynnwood Road & Roper St, Brooklyn
Open: 08:00 with Auction at 10:30
Contact: Kenny Napier kenny.napier@mweb.co.za
KYALAMI STAMP FAIR GAUTENG
Second Saturday every month. Kyalami Country Club, 433 Maple Rd, Kyalami AH, Midrand
Open: 08:00 with Auction at 10:00
Contact: Kenny Napier kenny.napier@mweb.co.za
EAST RAND STAMP FAIR GAUTENG
Last Saturday, every month. Edenvale Bowling Club, 6th Avenue, Edenvale
Open: 08:00 with Auction at 10:00
Contact: Kenny Napier kenny.napier@mweb.co.za
CAPE STAMP FAIR
Usually first Saturday, every month. Bellville Valley DRC Hall, c/o Postma & St Andrews Streets, Bellville
Open: 09:00 – 12:30
Organisers:
Ken Joseph of Philatelic Friends (072 5971287) ken@philatelicfriends.com
Robert Harm (082 925-7103) robertharm9@gmail.com
NATAL FAIR (Durban)
Classic Motorcycle Club, 137 Tara Road, Bluff, Durban
Second and last Saturday, every month
Open: From 09:00
Contact: Zbigniew Kawecki (079 465 7468) z.kawecki57@gmail.com
KZN: SUNBIRD STAMP AUCTION
Last Sunday of the month 1ST Hillcrest Scout Hall, 16 Shortlands Avenue, Hillcrest
Open: 09:00 – 13:00
Contact: Kim Breytenbach: sunbird.stampauction@gmail.com
news
CONGRESS 2024
The 86th Congress of the Philatelic Federation of South Africa was convened at Hilton College, Pietermaritzburg, KZN on 12 July 2024
Members attending Congress
First row L to R: Leon Jacobsen, Vice President Free State; John Handman, outgoing PFSA President; Val Mogg, Edenvale PS; Gawie Hugo, newly elected PFSA President; Fred Handman, Maritzburg PS; Gary Pienaar, PS of Johannesburg; Nicolene Barnard, OFS PS; Roger Porter RDPSA, Postmark & Postal History Society; sitting in front Victor Millard, Royal PS of Cape Town and Adel Bulpitt, Pretoria PS.
Second row: Hugh Amoore RDPSA FRPSL, Royal PS of Cape Town; Dave Wyllie, Maritzburg PS; Emil Minnaar RDPSA, Hon. Life Vice President; Ian Matheson RDPSA FRPSL, Awards Custodian; Neil Cronjé RDPSA, Chairman Management Committee; Danna Strydom, Transvaal Study Circle; Howard Green RDPSA, Hon. Life Vice President.
Back row: Vernon Mitchell, Reg. Vice Chairman Eastern Cape; Anton Putter, Stellenbosch Filateliese Vereniging; Louwrence Erasmus, Afrikaanse Filatelievereniging van Pretoria; Diederik Viljoen, Reg. Vice President Western Cape; Mike Jacobs, OFS PS.
OPENING
Opening remarks to Congress by
PFSA president, John Handman
André du Plessis RDPSA (COO), John Handman (President), Neil Cronjé RDPSA (Chairman Management Committee)
Alex Haimann FRPSL declaring
Congress Officially open
Philatelic history in the making
For the first time ever a joint live presentation via ZOOM between two International Philately Congresses was presented between the UK and SA Philatelic Congresses. The presentation was hosted by Alex Haimann FRPSL (live at the PFSA Congress in Hilton), and David Beech FRPSL (live at the UK Congress in Southampton). Both audiences could participate and ask questions during the presentation.
The presentation focused on Context Philately and explored a range of approaches to Context Philately utilising examples of postal history, broader philately items and artefacts from from Anglo-Zulu war in 1879 using .
To view a video clip of the presentation click here
Context Philately aims to extend the understanding of the aspect of philately that one has decided upon. It may be as broad or focused as the collector want. Examples might be to see the subject as an aspect of historical development in political, economic, social, geographical, human, or cultural terms, etc., gaining a better understanding of its significance and ability to describe it fully. Collectables inter alia include historical documents, books, newspapers, maps, legislation, photographs, posters, three-dimensional objects or artefacts, post boxes, medals, badges, handstamps, flags, etc. The sky is the limit…
AWARDS 2024
Philatelists awarded with top PFSA awards
Roll of Distinguished Philatelist of South Africa (RDPSA):
Andrew Briscoe
Joof van der Merwe
Skinner Cup:
Not awarded (1924)
Manfred Weinstein Memorial Medallion:
David Mordant (Witwatersrand PS).
WE Lea Cup:
Adel Bulpitt (Pretoria Philatelic Society)
Jack Hagger Trophy:
Neil Donen (Royal Philatelic Society of Canada)
Best article on philately of Southern Africa published in The SA Philatelist in the last two years (2022/23)
Federation Plaque:
Dr. Charles Deacon( George Philatelic Society)
Victor Millard (Royal Philatelic Society of Cape Town)
Kenny Napier (SA Philatelic Dealers Association)
Johan van Wyk (Sasolburg Philatelic Society)
Dave Wyllie (Maritzburg Philatelic Society)
Federation Certificate:
Heather Wyllie (Maritzburg Philatelic Society)
Fred Handman (Maritzburg Philatelic Society)
Letters of Appreciation was addressed to all authors of articles the past year in the SA Philatelist
PFSA management would like to extend a word of thanks to each member for their support and contribution to SA philately in general
MANAGEMENT 2024
President: Gawie Hugo
Vice President: Vacant
Honorary Life President: Peter van der Molen RDPSA FRPSL
Honorary Life Vice Presidents:
Howard Green RDPSA
Emil Minnaar RDPSA
Chairman, Management Committee: Neil Cronje RDPSA
Treasurer: Derek Roth
COO: Andre du Plessis RDPSA
Vice Presidents (Regions):
Region 1: Gauteng and North West: Peter Oppenheim
Region 2: Eastern Gauteng: Colin Bousfield
Region 3: Pretoria, Mpumalanga & Limpopo: André du Plessis RDPSA
Region 4: Free State/Northern Cape: Dr Leon Jacobson
Region 5: KwaZulu-Natal: John Handman
Region 6: Western Cape: Chuck Muller
Region 7: Eastern Cape: Vernon Mitchell
Region 8: Outside Areas: Richard Stroud RDPSA
Gawie Hugo
PFSA President for 2025
Andrew Briscoe signing the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists of South Africa (RDPSA) with John Handman (left) and Neil Cronje RDPSA (right) watching
Adel Bulpitt with the WE Lea cup
Outgoing president John Handman handed the presidential responsibility over to Gawie Hugo for the 2025 term of office
Joof van der Merwe signing the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists of South Africa
Dave Wyllie receiving a Federation Plaque from John Handman
Kenny Napier receiving a Federation Plaque
Victor Millard was awarded with a Federation Plaque
Heather Wyllie receiving a Federation Certificate from the PFSA president
John Handman handing a Federation Certificate to his father, Fred Handman
DELEGATES
Congress delegates in attendance
Diederik Viljoen and Emil Buhrmann RDPSA
Vernon Mitchell
Mike Jacobs, Gary Pienaar and Nicolene Barnard
STAMPSHOW 2024
The venue
Ready to go!
John Handman introducing Alex Haimann FRPSL before opening the Stampshow
Attendants at the opening ceremony
Lourens and Ronel Erasmus, Danna Strydom with Gerhard Kamffer RDPSA and Hugh Amoore RDPSA FRPSL on right
The jury. In front L to R: Gary Pienaar, Joof van der Merwe, Hugh Amoore RDPSA FRPSL (chairman), Roger Porter RDPSA, Victor Millard
Back: Danna Strydom, Gerhard Kamffer RDPSA, Anton Putter, Michael Wigmore RDPSA
Anton Putter busy judging
The jury at work
Stamp dealers Kenny Napier and Clinton Goslin
Clive King and wife Zelda
PALMARES
Roll of Distinguished Philatelist of South Africa seen at the Palmares
Seated: Ian Matheson, Neil Cronje, Howard Green and Emil Minnaar.
Standing: Roger Porter, Michael Wigmore, Joof van der Merwe, Hugh Amoore and Andre du Plessis.
The MC Ian Matheson RDPSA FRPSL
Guests attending Palmares
Jury Chairman, Hugh Amoore RDSSA FRPSL, delivering the jury report
John Handman receiving a past president brooch from incoming President, Gawie Hugo
Alex Haimann thanking John Handman FRPSL for the generosity experienced during his visit to the Stampshow
Adel Bulpitt receiving her exhibition awards certificates from Ian Shapiro who handed over the certificates to exhibitors present
Lourens Erasmus receiving his exhibition certificate
Ian Matheson RDPSA FRPSL receiving his exhibition awards
Andre du Plessis RDPSA receiving his certificates
John Handman presented Ian Shapiro from Spink London, the Stampshow’s main sponsor, with a MARPEX 100 medal