Covid-19 regulations are relaxed, but Covid has not been. It is merely binding its time, waiting for us to let our guard down
PFSA urges you to keep practicing protective measures such as wearing a mask, physical distancing, covering coughs and sneezes and frequent handwashing
For more info please visit:
SA: https://sacoronavirus.co.za/ Helpline: 0800 029 999
9 to 13 November 2021
For more information please visit: capetown2021.org
The South African National Philatelic Exhibition, VRIJSTAAT 2021, will take place under the auspices of the Philatelic Federation of South Africa on 22 – 25 July 2021 at Kopano Nokeng Conference Center in BLOEMFONTEIN
Proudly hosted by the Philatelic Society of the Orange Free State
The Exhibition will be a 200 frame exhibition and final entries close on 1 May 2021
Exhibits will be judged on 22 July 2021 by a panel of National judges
For more information, please contact Joof van der Merwe at jnc1@vodamail.co.za.
The South African Virtual Philatelic Exhibition, a one-frame exhibition, will take place under the auspices of the Philatelic Federation of South Africa on 22 – 25 July 2021 at Kopano Nokeng Conference Center in BLOEMFONTEIN
Proudly hosted by the Philatelic Society of the Orange Free State
Entries close on 16 May 2021 and will be virtually judged by National and International judges worldwide
Exhibits will be published on this website by 25 June 2021 with results on 22 July 2021
For more information, please contact Joof van der Merwe at jnc1@vodamail.co.za.
The Junior National Stamp Show (JUNASS), shall be competitive and open to all junior members of clubs affiliated to the Youth Activities Committee of the Philatelic Federation of South Africa (PFSA).
The exhibition will take place under the auspices of the Philatelic Federation of South Africa on 22 – 25 July 2021 at Kopano Nokeng Conference Center in BLOEMFONTEIN
Proudly hosted by the Philatelic Society of the Orange Free State
The exhibition will be part of VRIJSTAAT 2021, entries close on 1 May 2021 and will be judged by National judges on 22 July 2021
Exhibits will be published on this website by 25 June 2021 with results on 22 July 2021
For more information, please contact Joof van der Merwe at jnc1@vodamail.co.za.
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
First Saturday, every month. Greek Orthodox Church Hall, corner Roper St and Lynwood Rd, Brooklyn
Open: 09:00 with Auction at 11:00
Contact: Paul van Zeyl paulvz@mweb.co.za
Second Saturday every month. Kyalami Country Club, 433 Maple Rd, Kyalami AH, Midrand
Open: 09:00 with Auction at 11:00
Contact: Clinton Goslin atlasauctioneers@lantic.net
Kenny Napier
Third Saturday, every month. Kyalami Country Club, 433 Maple Rd, Kyalami AH, Midrand.
Open: 09:00 with Auction at 11:00
Contact: Paul van Zeyl paulvz@m
Fourth Saturday, every month. Edenvale Bowling Club, 6th Avenue, Edenvale
Open: 09:00 with Auction at 11:00
Contact: Kenny Napier kenny.napier@mweb.co.za
Although COVID wreaked havoc in public, private, corporate, and social environments with most philately event been cancelled, the Philatelic Federation of South Africa (PFSA) Executive decided that at least the annual Congress should be held
The 82nd Congress was convened at the Country Club Johannesburg on 3 December 2020
Members attending Congress
Back Row L-R: Diederik Viljoen, Bellville Philatelic Society. Albert de Jong, Afrikaanse Filateliese Vereeniging. Kenny Napier, SAPDA. Ben Jansen, Postmark & Postal History Society. Herwig Kussing, PE PS. Joof van der Merwe, OFS PS. Ian Matheson, Awards Custodian. Herbie Schaffler President Wits PS. Howard Green, Chairman of the Awards Sub-Committee and Treasurer of Foundation. Herman van Niekerk, Afrikaanse Filatelievereniging van Pretoria. Jim Findlay, President of Foundation. Middle Row L-R: Terry Lydall, Philatelic Society of Johannesburg, Dineo Poo, SAPO. Chris Carey and Beate Carey, Sandton Philatelic Society. Robin Messenger, The SA Philatelist. Peter Oppenheim, Wits PS. Clive Carr, PS of J. Leon Jacobsen, Sasolburg Filatelievereniging. Marnus Steyn, Afrikaanse Filateliese Vereeniging. Neil Cronjé, Chair Management Committee. Seated L-R: Mmama Phalatse, SA Post Office. Jill Redmond, Congress Secretary. Emil Minnaar, FIP / FIAP. Peter van der Molen, Hon. Life President. Patrick Flanagan, Rhodesian Study Circle. André du Plessis, Chief Ops. Officer.
Roll of Honour of Distinguished Philatelist of South Africa (RDPSA):
Mr. Andre du Plessis (Pretoria Philatelic Society)
Mr. Chris Board (Transvaal Study Circle)
Manfred Weinstein Memorial Medallion: Dr. Jannie Hofmeyer
Research and publication of the Quantitative Colour Analyses of the U.S. 3-Cents 1861 Issues
Federation Plaque: Mrs. Moira Bleazard (Many years of outstanding service on the SA Philatelist Editorial Board)
Mr. Joof van der Merwe (Outstanding organizational work on SAVPEX 2019 and 2020)
Jack Hagger Trophy: Dr. H J G Kamffer
Best article on SA philately published in The SA Philatelist in the last two years
President for 2021: Hugh Amoore (RDPSA)
Vice President: Jannie Hofmeyr
Chairman, Management Committee: Neil Cronje
Treasurer: Derek Roth
COO: Andre du Plessis (RDPSA)
Vice Presidents (Regions):
Region 1: Gauteng and North West: Andrew Fischer
Region 2: Eastern Gauteng: Colin Bousfield
Region 3: Pretoria, Mpumalanga & Limpopo: André du Plessis
Region 4: Free State/Northern Cape: Dr Leon (Jake) Jacobson
Region 5: KwaZulu-Natal: Vacant
Region 6: Western Cape: Diederik Viljoen
Region 7: Eastern Cape: Vernon Mitchell
Region 8: Outside Areas: Richard Stroud (RDPSA)
Chris Board, arrangements for signing the Roll of Honour of Distinguished Philatelist will be arranged in due time
André du Plessis signing the Roll of Honour of Distinguished Philatelist
Jannie Hofmeyr, receiver of the Manfred Weinstein Memorial Medallion
Joof van der Merwe receiving the Federation Plaque from Howard Green (RDPSA)
Gerhard Kamffer RDPSA receiver of the Jack Hagger Trophy
Pat Flanagan (RDPSA) delivering his opening address
RDPSA’s in attendance
Back Row L-R: Emil Minnaar, Dr Ian Matheson, Dr Neil Cronjé and Herwig Kussing.
Front Row L-R: Herbie Schaffler, Howard Green, Jill Redmond, Peter van der Molen,
Patrick Flanagan and Dr Jim Findlay.
Herbie Schaffler, Peter Oppenheim, Ian Matheson
Howard Green, Jim Findlay, Robin Messenger
Leon Jacobsen, Diederik Viljoen, Chris and Beate Carey
Leon Jacobsen with Sasolburg PS certificate for article published in the SA Philatelist
