ZOOM meetings
September 2022
South African Exhibitions
International
8 to 12 November 2022
CAPE TOWN 2022
International Philatelic Exhibition under patronage of the F.I.P.
Results: Click here
National
8 to 12 November
The 2022 South African National Philatelic Exhibition will be hosted by the Philatelic Federation of South Africa in parallel with the Cape Town International at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
National
30 June 2022
South Africa’s Seventh Virtual Philatelic Exhibition (SAVPEX), a one-frame exhibition, proudly hosted by the Orange Free State Philatelic Society under the auspices of the Philatelic Federation of South Africa
Exhibits with results are available for viewing on this website under “EXHIBITS ONLINE“
Top three exhibits
Designing and selecting the colours for the 1861 3c stamps of the USA
Dr Jannie Hofmeyr - Royal Philatelic Society of Canada
Postal History – 95 Points
The Electric and International Telegraph Company 1846 -1870
Dr Brian Callan - Federation of Philatelic Societies of Ireland
Postal History – 91 Points
Queensland 1d letter card and reply card
Mr Mark Diserio - Australian Philatelic Federation
Postal Stationary – 91 Points
VRIJSTAAT 2021
TOP THREE EXHIBITS
A Chronology of Events Relating to the Cape of Good Hope
Open Class – Large Gold
Grand Prix Award
Dr M Rosenberg
British Bechuanaland and Stellaland
Traditional – Large Gold
SA Post Office Shield
Mr E Bührman RDPSA
Great Britain – Line Engraved to the Penny Lilac Stamps
Traditional – Large Gold
The Royal Medallion and Total Stampex Trophy
Mr M Suttil
LITERATURE
Rhodesian Philately to 1924 – The British South Africa Company Period: Brian Trotter FRPSL, Colin Hoffman RDPSA FRPSL, Patrick Flanagan RDPSA FRPSL
Large Gold
STAMP FAIRS
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
PRETORIA STAMP FAIR
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
KYALAMI STAMP FAIR
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
QSA, KYALAMI
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
EAST RAND STAMP FAIR
Last 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
news
CONGRESS 2021
The 83rd Congress of the Philatelic Federation of South Africa was convened at Kopano Nokeng, Bloemfontein on 23 October 2021
Members attending Congress
Back Rows L-R: Pauw Steyl, George Philatelic Society; Leon Jacobson, Sasolburg PS; Alan Rose, East Rand PS; Howard Green, Hon. Life Vice President; Peter Oppenheim, Witwatersrand PS; Ian Matheson, PS of Johannesburg; Diederik Viljoen, Bellville PS; Andrew McLaren, Royal PS of Cape Town; Lourens Erasmus, Afrikaanse Filatelievereniging van Pretoria; Victor Millard, Royal PS of Cape Town; Ronél Erasmus, Afrikaanse Filatelievereniging van Pretoria; Dave McWilliams, East London PS; Joof van der Merwe, OFS PS; Adél Bulpitt, Pretoria PS; Herwig Kussing, Port Elizabeth PS; Emil Minnaar, Hon. Life Vice President; Garry Osthoff, OFS PS, Vernon Mitchell, Port Elizabeth PS; André du Plessis, COO; Trevor Harris, Sasolburg PS; Seated Derek Roth, Treasurer; Neil Cronjé, Chair Management Committee; Jim Findlay, President of Foundation; Peter van der Molen, Hon. Life President; Hugh Amoore, PFSA President; Michael Wigmore, Chairman of the Jury
Jim Findlay RDPSA,
Foundation Chairman,
delivering his opening
address at Congress 2021
Back from L to R: Paul van Zeyl, André du Plessis, Herwig Kussing, Neil Cronjé, Ian Matheson;
Middle Pauw Steyl, Jim Findlay, Richard Johnson, Hugh Amoore, Emile Bührman;
Seated Emil Minnaar, Peter van der Molen, Howard Green, Michael Wigmore
Philatelists awarded with top PFSA awards
Roll of Honour of Distinguished Philatelist of South Africa (RDPSA):
Dr Keith Klugman, (Philatelic Society of Johannesburg)
Skinner Cup:
Dr. John Barry (Pretoria Philatelic Society)
Manfred Weinstein Memorial Medallion: Prof Alex Visser RDPSA (Pretoria Philatelic Society)
Online Updates to Ralph Putzel’s “Postmarks of South Africa”
WE Lea Cup: Dr. Alan Rose (East Rand Philatelic Society)
Involvement with and mainstay of the Editorial Board of The SA Philatelist since early 2000’s
Jack Hagger Trophy: Roger Porter RDPSA
Best article in the SA Philatelist in the past year
Federation Plaque: Xavier Laubscher
Recording and listing of modern RSA and Namibia FDC’s and other material over many years
Two Honorary Life Vice Presidents were elected at Congress 2021:
Howard Green RDPSA Emil Minnaar RDPSA
MANAGEMENT 2022
President: Hugh Amoore RDPSA FRPSL
Honorary Life President: Peter van der Molen RDPSA FRPSL
Honorary Life Vice Presidents:
Howard Green RDPSA
Emil Minnaar RDPSA
Vice President: Vacant
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 (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
Keith Klugman RDPSA, arrangements for signing the Roll of Honour of Distinguished Philatelist will be arranged in due time
Honorary Life Vice Presidents
Emil Minnaar RDPSA and Howard Green RDPSA
John Barry from the Pretoria Philatelic Society was awarded the Skinner Cup
Alex Visser RDPSA, receiver of the
Manfred Weinstein Memorial Medallion
Roger Porter RDPSA receiver of the
Jack Hagger Trophy, 2021
Alan Rose receiving the WE Lea Cup
from PFSA President, Hugh Amoore
Neil Cronjé and Derek Roth
Vernon Mitchell, Herwig Kussing, Dave McWilliams and Jim Findlay