#South Africa
Stamp design completion at Cape Town
Cape Town is more than just a city of breathtaking beauty and leisure tourism; it also brims with creative talent and is widely known as South Africa's arts and culture hub. It is no wonder therefore that the Mother City has recently also earned the prestigious title of World Design Capital 2014. To celebrate this well-deserved achievement, the South African Post Office issued a set of five self-a
The most Expensive Stamp in South Africa up for auction
On the 10th of October the most expensive stamp in South Africa goes up for auction. The stamp is expected to sell for over a million rand at the at the Stephan Welz & Co Stamps, Postal History, Coins and Banknotes Auction in Johannesburg. Let's take a closer look at why this stamp is worth so much. The infamous stamp is a "1913 Union King's head 5 shilling inverted watermark, reports Times Li
Cape Floral Region stamps by South Africa
The Cape Floral Region was the sixth South African site to be inscribed on Unesco's list of World Heritage Sites. A stretch of land and sea spanning 90 000 square kilometers the region contains roughly 3% of the world's plant species - at about 456 species per 1 000 square kilometres. Of the 9 600 species of vascular plants found in the region, about 70% are endemic, occurring nowhere else on eart
Forest birds of South Africa on stamps
Forests are integral to the quality of human life and the environment. They provide food, fuel, shelter, clean water, medicine and employment for people. Forests are also home to 70 percent of the world's terrestrial animals and plants. To raise awareness and strengthen sustainable forest management, as well as development and conservation of all types of forests for the benefit of current and fut
South African Post Office launches new stamps at Festival
As part of a new partnership with the National Arts Festival, the South African Post Office will launch a new series of postage stamps in Grahamstown. These stamps will feature indigenous African musical instruments, and will be launched at the National Arts Festival on 3 July 2011. The South African Post Office will also design a special canceller stamp bearing the logo of the Festival. The partn
Solomon Mahlangu Immortalised On Stamps
The South African Post Office has released a first day cover (envelope) and a stamp commemorating the freedom struggle martyr Solomon Mahlangu 30 years after his death. The miniature sheet shows an unsigned portrait of Mahlangu, donated to his family after his death. The first day cover is available from selected post offices and costs R5,25. A miniature sheet costs R2,25 (standard postage).
South Africa unveils new Mandela stamps
South Africa has released a limited number of stamps to honour former president, Nelson Mandela on his 90th birthday. The stamps cost R2.50 cents for domestic mail while international stamps cost R4.90 cents. The last time the South African Post Office dedicated special stamps for Madiba was for his presidential inauguration in 1994.
South Africa: Jungle Bells!
The Post Office's Christmas stamps for 2006 may finally put an end to accusations that Christmas is treated as Eurocentric. Labelled 'Jungle Bells' and designed by Dr Jack, the stamps feature a springbok, warthog, zebra and hippopotamus drawing Father Christmas' 'sleigh'. Father Christmas is none other than King Lion.
Animal Tracks - Stories in the Sand
More than mere impressions in the soil of a hoof or paw, animal tracks tell an intricate story about their makers. The art of reading animal tracks are becoming extinct as people move away from their traditional ways towards a western way of life. To create awareness of today's need for skilled trackers in eco tourism, the South African Post Office issued a set of stamps and two commemorative cove
South Africa look to 2010. New stamp for next World Cup issued
As the dust settles following Italy's triumph at World Cup 2006 in Germany, 2010 hosts South Africa have issued a new stamp to commemorate their staging of the next finals. Students at the Pretoria Open Window Art Academy were asked to submit designs for the new issue, however they were given strict instructions not to use images of football players, any team logos or colors and the stamp had to h
