Virtual meetings
South Africa Stamp Exhibitions
Under the auspices of the Philatelic Federation of South Africa
2026
NATIONAL STAMP SHOW 2026
9 to 12 September 2026
The Country Club Johannesburg, Woodmead
Hosted by the Philatelic Federation of South Africa
The Exhibition has concluded
See the results at South Africa Stamp Exhibitions 2026 below
More information on Stampshow 2027 will be announced in due time
SAVPEX 2026
Celebrating the Eleventh South Africa Virtual Philatelic Exhibition
The Exhibition has concluded and results were announced
Exhibits are available for viewing on the Philatelysa website
GAUTENG REGIONAL EXHIBITION 2026
Hosted by the Afrikaanse Filatelievereniging van Pretoria
24 to 26 September 2026
Venue: Voortrekker Monument, Pretoria
Contact: Louwrence Erasmus – louwrence@erasmus.org.za
Andre du Plessis – pfsastamps@gmail.com
WORLD’S BEST STAMP
The competition has ended and was open to all Postal Administrations of Member Countries of the Universal Postal Union (UPU).
Stamps issued in 2025 competed in the following five categories:
1) The Most Innovative Stamp Format
2) The Best Souvenir Sheet
3) The Best Intaglio Stamp
4) The Best Offset Stamp
5) The Best Mixed Printing Stamp
All the stamps entered can be viewed on the WBS website at
The jury, comprised of Stamp Designers, Academics and Philatelists from nine countries, has determined the First, Second and Third place in each category. From these selected winners of each category the Competition’s best stamp, announced as the “World’s Best Stamp 2025”, was selected
World’s Best Stamp
China
World Cultural Heritage – Beijing Central Axis: Bell and Drum Towers
Results
Category 1: Most Innovative Stamp Format
1st
China
Beauty of Mathematics: Möbius Strip
2nd
3rd
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Crypto Stamp CHLI 2.0
Deluxe embroidery stamp – Coat of arms
Category 2: Best Souvenir Sheet
1st
Russia
500 Yеаrs of Russian Development of the Nоrthеrп Sea Route
2nd
3rd
Czech Republic
Norway
Eliška Junková
Emigration To North America Bicentenary
Category 3: Best Intaglio Stamp
1st
Macao
Rare Animals in China
2nd
3rd
France
Jordan
Winston Churchill 1874 – 1965
Jordan Saints
Category 4: Best Offset Stamp
1st
Portugal
EXPO Osaka 2025
2nd
3rd
Ukraine
Faroe Islands
Melitopol is Ukraine
Northern Gannet
Category 5: Best Mixed Printing Stamp
1st
China
World Cultural Heritage – Beijing Central Axis: Bell and Drum Towers
2nd
3rd
Russia
Aland
Archaeological Heritage of Russia: Gold of the Нuпs
Christmas 2025
Results
South Africa Stamp Exhibitions 2026
SAVPEX 2026
South Africa’s Eleventh Virtual Philatelic Exhibition (SAVPEX), under the auspices of the Philatelic Federation of South Africa
The exhibition attracted 100 entries from around the world. Exhibits are uploaded to the Philatelysa website and can be viewed under “SAVPEX“
Congratulations and well done to the organizers Emil Minnaar RDPSA and Joof van der Merwe RDPSA for a job well done. Also, a big thank you to the exhibitors and jury members for their contributions
BEST OF SHOW
The King’s Head booklets of South Africa
Louwrence Erasmus
South Africa
91 Points
STAMP FAIRS
PRETORIA STAMP FAIR AND AUCTION 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 (+27) 083 444 0249, kenny.napier@mweb.co.za
JOHANNESBURG STAMP FAIR AND AUCTION GAUTENG
Second Saturday every month. German Country Club, 131 Holkam Road, Paulshof, Sandton
Open: 08:00 with Auction at 10:00
Contact: Kenny Napier (+27) 083 444 0249, kenny.napier@mweb.co.za
EAST RAND STAMP FAIR AND AUCTION GAUTENG
Last Saturday, every month. Edenvale Bowling Club, 6th Avenue, Edenvale
Open: 08:00 with Auction at 10:00
Contact: Kenny Napier (+27) 083 444 0249, kenny.napier@mweb.co.za
NATAL STAMP FAIR AND AUCTION (Durban)
Second and last Saturday, every month. Classic Motorcycle Club, 137 Tara Road, Bluff, Durban
Open: From 09:00
Contact: Zbigniew Kawecki (+27) 082 968 6888, z.kawecki57@gmail.com
KZN: SUNBIRD STAMP AUCTION
First Saturday, every month. St Elizabeth’s Anglican Church Hall, 45 Salisbury Avenue, Westville, Durban
Open: 09:00 – 13:00
Contact: Kim Breytenbach: (+27) 082 871 6292, sunbird.stampauction@gmail.com
CAPE STAMP FAIR AND AUCTION
First Saturday, every month. Bellville Valley DRC Hall,
c/o Postma & St Andrews Streets, Bellville
Open: 09:00 – 12:30
Organisers:
Ken Joseph (+27) 072 597 1287 ken@philatelicfriends.com
Robert Harm (+27) 082 925 7103) robertharm9@gmail.com
GEORGE (Online Philatelic Auctions only)
Ray’s Stamps
Contact: Ray Upson (+27) 044 871 2286
Fax2Email: (+27) 086 733 8444
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CONGRESS 2026
The 88th Congress of the Philatelic Federation of South Africa was convened at the Country Club Johannesburg, Woodmead, Sandton on 11 September 2026
Congress delegates
PFSA President 2027
Anton Putter
Outgoing president
Louwrence Erasmus
Back row L to R: Neil Cronje RDPSA, OFS Philatelic Society; Ian Matheson RDPSA FRPSL, Witwatersrand PS; Ronel Erasmus, Afrikaans Filateliese Vereniging Pretoria; Mike Jacobs, OFS Philatelic Society; Hans Manke, Reg. Vice President Garden Route; Hugh Amoore RDPSA FRPSL, Royal PS of Cape Town; Andre du Plessis RDPSA, COO; James Grinyer, Maritzburg PS; Chuck Muller, Reg. Vice President Western Cape; Colin Bousfield, Reg. Vice President Eastern Gauteng
Second row: Nicolene Barnard, OFS Philatelic Society; Danna Strydom RDPSA, Transvaal Study Circle; Leon Jacobson, Reg. Vice President OFS; Beate Carey, Sandton PS; Sandy Robertson, Edenvale PS; Karen Joubert, Afrikaans Filateliese Vereniging Pretoria; Vernon Mitchell, Reg. Vice President Eastern Cape; John Robertson, Pretoria PS
Front row: John Handman, Chairman Management Committee; Howard Green RDPSA, Hon. Life Vice President; Louwrence Erasmus, Outgoing President 2026; Emil Minnaar RDPSA, Hon. Life President; Derek Roth, Treasurer; Bruce Berry, Witwatersrand PS
PFSA AWARDS 2026
Philatelists awarded with top PFSA awards, 2026
Roll of Distinguished Philatelist of South Africa (RDPSA):
Michael Smith
Skinner Cup:
Victor Millard
J H Harvey Pirie Memorial Award (Literature)
Patrick Flanagan RDPSA FRPSL
Brian Trotter RDP RDPSA Hon FRPSL
Keith Harrop FRPSL
WE Lea Cup:
Derek Roth (Witwatersrand Philatelic Society)
Jack Hagger Trophy:
Louwrence Erasmus (Afrikaanse Filatelievereniging van Pretoria)
Best article on philately of Southern Africa published in The SA Philatelist in the last two years (August 2024 to August 2026)
Federation Plaque:
Nicolene Barnard (OFS Philatelic Society)
Leon Jacobson (Sasolburg Philatelic Society)
Chuck Muller (Bellville Philatelic Society)
Letters of Appreciation was addressed to all authors of articles the past year in the SA Philatelist
MANAGEMENT 2026
President: Anton Putter
Vice President: Louwrence Erasmus
Honorary Life President: Emil Minnaar RDPSA
Honorary Life Vice President: Howard Green RDPSA
Chairman, Management Committee: John Handman
Treasurer: Derek Roth
COO: Andre du Plessis RDPSA
Vice Presidents (Regions):
Region 1: Gauteng and North West; Gary Pienaar
Region 2: Eastern Gauteng; Colin Bousfield
Region 3: Pretoria, Mpumalanga & Limpopo; André du Plessis RDPSA
Region 4: Free State/Northern Cape; 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
Region 9: Garden Route; Hans Manke
PFSA management would like to extend a word of thanks to each member for their support and contribution to SA philately in general
PFSA Awards handed over at Congress
Louwrence Erasmus congratulate Emil Minnaar RDPSA on being elected PFSA Honorary Life President
Louwrence handing the
WE Lea cup to Derek Roth
Andre du Plessis RDPSA handing the
Hagger Trophy to Louwrence Erasmus
Leon Jacobson receiving a
Federation Plaque from Louwrence
Nicolene Barnard receiving a
Federation Plaque from Louwrence
Chuck Muller receiving a
Federation Plaque from Louwrence
STAMPSHOW 2026, COUNTRY CLUB JOHANNESBURG, WOODMEAD, SANDTON
The venue
Hugh Amoore RDPSA FRPSL opening the Stampshow
Attendants at the opening ceremony
Enjoying the exhibits on show
During the opening ceremony the SA Post Office launch a booklet populated with two new stamps, Love the Postbox
Fathima Gany, SAPO CEO, launches the new stamps
SAPO members at the launch, from L to R: Thea Clemons; MD, Dina Lume; CEO, Fathima Gany and Dineo Poo
Mmama Phalatse and staff manning the SAPO table
PALMARES 2026
Roll of Distinguished Philatelist of South Africa seen at the Palmares
L to R: Michael Wigmore; Emil Buhrmann; Emil Minnaar; Ian Matheson;
Joof van der Merwe; Neil Cronje; Andre du Plessis; Danna Strydom; Hugh Amoore
Master of Ceremonies, Ian Matheson RDPSA FRPSL
Louwrence Erasmus, outgoing President handing the President’s Chain over to the elected 2027 President, Anton Putter
Louwrence Erasmus delivering the Jury Chairman’s report
Talking Philately! L to R: Roger Porter (brown jacket); Hugh Amoore RDPSA FRPSL; Emil Buhrmann RDPSA; Mixhael Wigmore RDPSA; John Handman; Anton Putter; Danna Strydom RDPSA; Ian Shapiro
The MC and his witty remarks! Left Hugh Amoore and Roger Porter
A proud Roger Porter RDPSA with the Grand Prix trophy for the best exhibit on show
Zelda King receiving the East Rand PS trophy for the best First Time exhibitor
Chuck Muller receiving the Dawie Uys Memorial Award for the best Aerophilatily exhibit
Andre du Plessis RDPSA receiving the Jonas Michelson Literature award for STAMPSSA – Keeping in Touch Newsletter
Hugh Amoore RDPSA FRPSL receiving the SA Stamp Study Circle award from Louwrence
Jury Members
L to R: Clive King (Apprentice); Louwrence Erasmus (Chairman); Emil Buhrmann RDPSA; Emil Minnaar RDPSA;
Ian Matheson RDPSA FRPSL; Danna Strydom RDPSA; Anton Putter; Joof van der Merwe (Secretary)