ZOOM meetings
South Africa Stamp Exhibitions
Under the auspices of the Philatelic Federation of South Africa
2025
NATIONAL STAMP SHOW 2025
3 to 6 September 2025
Hosted by the Paarlse Filateliste Vereniging, Paarl
Venue: Paarl Golf Club, Boschenmeer Golf Estate, Paarl
Contact: Gawie Hugo – gawiehugo@gmail.com
André du Plessis RDPSA – pfsastamps@gmail.com
SAVPEX 2025
Celebrating the Tenth South Africa Virtual Philatelic Exhibition
June 2025
Exhibits and results are available under Exhibits Online
Contact: Emil Minnaar RDPSA – emil@minnaar.org
Joof van der Merwe RDPSA – josuav528@gmail.com
GAUTENG REGIONAL EXHIBITION
Hosted by the Afrikaanse Filatelievereniging van Pretoria
8 to 11 May 2025
The event was held at the Voortrekker Monument Senotaaf Hall, Pretoria and coincided with the FAK’s centenary celebrations of Afrikaans as an official language
The exhibition featured two sections: one with exhibits written up in Afrikaans, or English, on any topic about Afrikaans, and the other showcasing the existing philatelic classes. A no rules or context philately class will invite and motivate collectors to share unique displays that don’t fit the traditional categories
Contact: Louwrence Erasmus – louwrence@erasmus.org.za
Andre du Plessis – pfsastamps@gmail.com
WORLD’S BEST STAMP
The competition will be held from February to April 2026
Post Offices or Postal Administrations of Member Countries of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and other recognised stamp issuing authorities responsible for the issue of Postage Stamps are welcome to enter
Stamps issued in 2025 will qualify and can be entered into six categories:
The World’s Best Stamp
Most Innovative Stamp Format
Best Souvenir Sheet
Best Intaglio Stamp
Best Offset Stamp
Best Mixed and other Printed Stamp
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
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
Congratulations and well done to the Organizing Committee for a job well done!
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 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
news
IN MEMORIAM
Max Peisach RDPSA passed on at the age of 99 years during July 2025.
Max signed the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in 1966. He was the oldest RDPSA alive and resided in Be’er Sheeva, Israel.
Our deepest sympathies go to his family and friends.
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: Gary Pienaar
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