ZOOM meetings
January 2023
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 2022
The 84th Congress of the Philatelic Federation of South Africa was convened at the Cape Town International Convention Center, Cape Town on 11 November 2022
Members attending Congress
Back Row L-R: Werner Barnard, Bellville PS; Anton Putter, Stellenbosch PS; Gary Pienaar, PS of Johannesburg; Ian Matheson RDPSA FRPSL, Awards Custodian; Vernon Mitchell, Vice President Region 7; John Rycroft, Pinelands Stamp Study Circle; Garry Osthoff, OFS PS; Johan Bezuidenhout, Bellville PS; Michael Wigmore RDPSA, Expert committee; Diederik Viljoen, Vice President Region 6; Andrew McLaren, Royal PS of Cape Town; Mike Jacobs, OFS PS. Second row: Danna Strydom, PFSA President; Dave Wyllie, Maritzburg PS; Reanie de Villiers, Belville PS; Pat Flanagan RDPSA, FRPSLA, Rhodesian Study Circle; Keith Klugman RDPSA, PS of Johannesburg; Adél Bulpitt, Pretoria PS; Victor Millard, Royal PS of Cape Town; Leon Jacobson, Sasolburg PS; Herwig Kussing, Port Elizabeth PS; Willie Mollentze, George Philatelic Society; Johan Joubert, Afrikaanse Filatelievereniging van Pretoria; John Handman, Maritzburg PS; André du Plessis RDPSA, COO; Michael Smith, OFS Study Circle; Sitting: Derek Roth, Treasurer; Emil Minnaar RDPSA, Hon. Life Vice President; Hugh Amoore RDPSA FRPSL, outgoing PFSA President; Bernie Beston, Australia; Neil Cronjé RDPSA, Chair Management Committee; Jim Findlay RDPSA, President of Foundation; Howard Green RDPSA, Awards Committee
Bernie Beston delivering his opening address at congress with André du Plessis RDPSA, Hugh Amoore RDPSA FRPSL and Neil Croné RDPSA at right
Opening remarks to Congress by PFSA
president, Hugh Amoore RDPSA FRPSL,
Jim Findlay RDPSA, Foundation Chairman, addressing Congress
Philatelists awarded with top PFSA awards
Roll of Honour of Distinguished Philatelist of South Africa (RDPSA):
No nominations
Skinner Cup:
Robin Messenger (PS of Johannesburg)
WE Lea Cup: Robert Harm ( Afrikaanse Filatelievereniging van Pretoria)
Consistent and tireless service promoting philately countrywide over many years
Jack Hagger Trophy: Andrew Briscoe
Best article in the SA Philatelist in the past year
Federation Plaque:
Hugh Amoore, RDPSA FRPSL
Revisiting the PFSA Constitution and By-laws, 2021/22
Reanie de Villiers
Commendable work as member of Bellville Philatelic Society promoting philately in the Western Cape
Dave Beyers
Meritorious service in promoting philately and the Exchange Section, especially in KZN Midlands
Federation Certificate:
Adél Bulpitt
Promotion of the hobby via electronic media platforms
Nicolene Barnard
Bin room assistance at National level in 2021
Letters of Appreciation was addressed to all authors of articles the past year in the SA Philatelist
MANAGEMENT 2022
President: Danna Strydom
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: John Handman
Region 6: Western Cape: Diederik Viljoen
Region 7: Eastern Cape: Vernon Mitchell
Region 8: Outside Areas: Richard Stroud RDPSA
Danna Strydom
Incoming PFSA President
The awards was handed over by the Awards Chairman Howard Green RDPSA
Robin Messenger from the Philatelic Society of Johannesburg was awarded the Skinner Cup
Robert Harm receiving the
WE Lea cup
Andrew Briscoe with
the Jack Hagger Trophy
Hugh Amoore RDPSA FRPSL receiving a Federation Plaque
Reanie de Villiers receiving a Federation Plaque
Federation Certificate handed
to Adél Bulpitt
Federation Certificate handed
to Nicolene Barnard
Registration: From L to R, Heather and Dave Wyllie, John Handman and Adél Bulpitt
L to R: Derek Roth, Peter Oppenheim, Ian Matheson RDPSA FRPSA and Leon Jacobson (back)
Victor Millard, Willie Mollentze, Johan Joubert, Vernon Mitchell
Howard Green RDPSA, Jim Findlay RDPSA, Herwig Kussing RDPSA
Pat Flanagan RDPSA FRPSL and Mike Smith
Garry Osthoff, Johan Joubert and Mike Jacobs
Keith Klugman RDPSA, Pablo Reim (Visitor), Johan Bezuidenhout, Werner Barnard
Herwig Kussing RDPSA and Leon Jacobson
Diederik Viljoen and Andrew Briscoe
Anton Putter and Andrew McLaren