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contents...Managing editor SETEMPEJohan van WykEditorial support South African Stamp NewsLouise van Niekerk January - April 2014Editorial panelSandile Keswa Dear Reader 4Phetole RapetswaDineo Poo A memorable visit 5Peggy MosupaTalita Fourie Nelson Mandela stamp Issue 6Design and layoutRachel-Mari Ackermann World Design Capital Cape Town 2014 stamp design 8Thea Clemons competition ResearchPeggy Mosupa World Design Capital Cape Town 2014 stamp issue 10Philatelic artistsThea Clemons JOMAPEX and Achievements of the South African Rachel-Mari AckermannPhilatelic Business Development Officers Post Office stamp launch 12Charl Poole: Western Cape Region including theSouthern Cape Region (George Area) SAPOA Task Group Meeting 14Tel: +27 (0) 21 590 5452 • Mobile: +27 (0) 83 308 2641Fax: +27 (0) 86 536 8632 • Email: [email protected] Mexico/South Africa Bilateral Relations XX Gert Theron: Central Province and WitsTel: +27 (0) 11 760 3223 • Mobile: +27 (0) 79 421 0788 stamp launch 16Fax: +27 (0) 86 665 2223 • Email: [email protected] Ali: KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape Technical Information 17Tel: +27 (0) 31 336 3348 • Mobile: +27 (0) 83 602 7563Fax: +27 (0) 86 663 9340 • Email: [email protected] 2014 Stamp Programme 17Vusi Caku-caku: North East and North CentralTel: +27 (0) 12 845 2905 • Mobile: +27 (0) 82 703 8539 77th SAMA Conference 2013 18Fax: +27 (0) 86 537 0128 • Email: [email protected] correspondence to: Setempe adverts and dates 19The Editor, Setempe, Private Bag X505,Pretoria, 0001, SOUTH AFRICA Phil's Corner 19Tel: (national) (012) 845 2814/15 (international) +27 12 845 2814/15 An insightful visit to Holland and France 20Fax: (national) (012) 804 6745 (international) +27 12 804 6745 Project to update database 24Email: [email protected]: www.postoffice.co.za Order forms 25Buy our stamps online: www.virtualpostoffice.co.zaAgents for Philatelic Services This issue of Setempe is printed onLocal• The Stamp Shop, Port Elizabeth, Tel: 041 365 2548 Triple Green products are produced from waste sugar cane fibre. The• Sandton Stamps & Coins, Sandton, Tel: 011 783 8309 bleaching process is elemental chlorine free and the wood fibres are• Glen Carpendale, Pretoria, Tel: 012 333 4741 sourced from sustainable and well managed forests.• Mr. Thematic, Johannesburg, Tel: 011 425 5520 or 083 268 7266Overseas mpe Jan-Ap• Harry Allen, England, Tel: 0044 1202 711 447• Herrick Stamps Company, USA, Tel: 001 516 569 3811 3Opinions expressed in Setempe are not necessarily those ofthe South African Post Office or of Philatelic Services.Information published in Setempe may be reproduced,provided its source is acknowledged and copies are sent to theeditor.Setempe is published by the Philatelic Services of the SouthAfrican Post Office, Cnr James Drive and Moreleta Street,Silverton, Pretoria, SOUTH AFRICA.Please note: Stamp images published in Setempe are from theoriginal artwork and are subject to change.ISSN 1560 9626 Sete r 2014

dear reader...Hamba kahle, Madiba Nelson Mandela memorial folderWhen I started writing this article on Friday, 6 December 2013, Now, six years later, the South African Post Office will issue awe had been experiencing unusually unpleasant weather for commemorative folder in memory of the late President Nelsonthis time of the year in Gauteng, with rain and hailstorms, Mandela on 11 February 2014. The design and text pay tributefor some weeks. Somebody mentioned that nature had been to his life and legacy. More information about this folder iscleaning everything in preparation for the news we received available on pages 6 and 7.at daybreak: the official announcement that former PresidentNelson Mandela had passed away on 5 December. It was an Hamba kahle, Madiba, we will remember…overcast day with soft rain as if nature was mourning andcrying with the people. In the African tradition “when it rains World Design Capital Cape Town 2014when you are buried, it means your gods are welcoming you.”Normally there would have been some excitement in the air Winning the prestigious titleas people were preparing for the festive season and to go on of World Design Capitaltheir annual holidays. But on that day, people were silently Cape Town 2014going about their duties with emotion shallow in their eyes (WDC2014) meansand voices – the nation was united in mourning the passing that the Motheraway of their beloved ”Father of the Nation”. City gets to play host to a numberIn 2008, when the South African Post Office decided to issue of World Designa set of commemorate stamps to celebrate Madiba’s 90th Capital signaturebirthday, we arranged a meeting with his personal assistant, events during theMs Zelda la Grange. We explained to her that we needed year. If only halfsuitable photographs and/or artwork to illustrate the stamps. of the 450 officiallyShe asked one or two questions and then requested that we approved projectshave a follow-up meeting with Madiba to discuss the details of for WDC2014 (visitthe programme for the day. We were extremely excited about www.wdccapetown2014.this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet someone of his com/projects/) are actuallystature who had become a global icon, and surprised that it completed according towas much easier to arrange than we anticipated. plan, it will have a profound impact on Cape Town. Not onlyThe actual day of the meeting had its fair share of stress, as will it boost visitor numbers towe wanted everything to be just right. When Madiba was the city, but there will also be manybrought in on his wheelchair, there was much emotion among opportunities for the city’s creativethose present. We were told in advance that he would not say community to be actively involved inanything, but when the meeting was concluded, he took the the projects, while all other citizens will have the opportunitymicrophone and said in his characteristically humorous way, to participate in and experience related events.“You want me to say something, but I cannot say anything” tomuch laughter from the audience. It is fitting that a young Capetonian, Tamryn Elliot, won the national stamp design competition for the WDC2014. Tamryn pe Jan-Apr who is a student at the AAA School of Advertising in the city, 4 received a cash prize of R22 000. The winner of the second prize, Lize-Marie Dreyer, won R15 000, while the winner of the third prize, Sean Creighton, won R10 000. We regard this project as our contribution to the WDC2014, as well as to the future of the winning young artists. We congratulate them and trust that the project has been a valuable learning experience for them. The stamps will be issued on 28 February 2014. Until next time, enjoy your stamps! Johan van WykSetem 2014

news...A memorablevisit\"Indulge your imagination in everypossible flight\" – Jane Austen By Anita Dreyer theme, which is South Africa itself. There is a firm belief that the country must be placed first and foremost and this isIrecently had the privilege of visiting the offices of the only achieved through excellence of the product: exceptional Philatelic Services of the South African Post Office, where design, good quality materials, i.e. paper and glue, andSetempe is produced. My understanding of stamps has always professional printing. Because the finished product representsbeen of something I used to put on the envelopes of letters I the country, it must be good.wrote as a child to my grandmother in Ceres. We had an avidcorrespondence, the two of us, and the letters always brought On the financial side, Mr Johan van Wyk, said, `We do nother closer from so far away. In those days Bloemfontein and make a lot of money, but we make good money’. TheirCeres were indeed very far apart. Also, one made the time to business is regarded as a profit centre. He also touchedwrite to friends and family. It was fun writing a letter and even on some other aspects. Awards are given at national andmore fun receiving a reply. I have little recollection of what the provincial level. Customer care is vital and they make use ofstamps looked like, small and usually blue I think, but certainly modern technology such a virtual post office, sms notificationsnot the beautifully designed works of art celebrating our for communication with the customer.country, people, and history we have today. Stamp design is not simply another department, but an essentialThe very personal custom of letter writing has been overrun part of a creative team, and it is very important to support onlyby the onslaught of modern technology: emails, text messages local artists. There is more to a stamp than meets the eye butand all the accompanying bells and whistles using a special it must be remembered that opportunity does not knock. Itlanguage that bears no resemblance to any properly spoken presents itself only when you beat down the door, but peoplelanguage. And stamps? They still float around because one have to know about it. Good promotion is invaluable.cannot send parcels and bulky envelopes over the Internetor email them, but more often than not a franking machine Mrs Talita Fourie, Curator of the Post Office Museum anddoes the job of a stamp. So when I was invited to attend a Archive of the South African Post Office gave an overview ofmeeting of the SAPOA Philately Task Group I jumped at the the preservation of postal heritage. The museum focuses onopportunity. I wanted to know how philately survived in the licence agreements, the postal history of South Africa, theface of so much technological and commercial competition. postal industry and its collections with the main emphasis on philately. The functions cover the care of and safekeepingJane Austen (1775 – 1817), the noted English novelist, had of collections, as well as documentation, conservation anda great thing about having an imagination. Her novels often research, and information about the objects. Exhibitionscontained comments about the norms and behaviour of the on stamps and postal objects are held and there are alsosociety of her day. In one of them one character says about educational programmes and publications. The staff consistsanother, `He has no imagination’. As damning an utterance as of a curator, a researcher, a person in charge of collections andthe genteel Miss Austen was capable of. After listening to the a receptionist.presentations at the meeting and seeing at close quarters howthe Post Office’s Philatelic Services in Silverton operated, I was The Philatelic Services are housed in a neat and compactquite convinced that here there was no lack of imagination. building where every centimetre of space is utilised without overcrowding. The best and latest equipment is available toThe decline in letter writing presented a great challenge to the staff, particularly the computers used by the artists. Whatthe business of the Post Office. The only way to meet these stands out however is the positive attitude one perceives –challenges was to embrace the emerging technologies. In from top management right down to the staff on the floor.other words, don’t fight them, join them! Innovation was Difficulties are seen as challenges that are overcome by goodneeded to address the problems to ensure that business planning, innovation – and imagination. Jane Austen wouldremained relevant, and to deliver services and products that have approved.are needed. mpe Jan-ApA stamp is the smallest ambassador of a country and thestamps issued by the Philatelic Services cover only one 5 Sete r 2014

new issues... Nelson Mandela – a global icon’s legacy to the worldNelson Mandela souvenir folderSetem2014 On 15 December 2013, following a period of mourning, the world said its final pe Jan-Apr 6 goodbyes to South Africa’s global icon, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. Watched by millions of viewers on television screens throughout the world, Madiba was laid to rest during a state funeral in the small village of Qunu in the Eastern Cape. He died on 5 December at his home in Houghton, Johannesburg at the age of 95, leaving a rich and unique legacy not only to South Africa, but also to Africa and the rest of the world. In Nelson Mandela’s 95 years he accomplished what many thought impossible. Held prisoner for 27 years and later becoming South Africa's first democratically elected president, he practiced reflection, negotiation, forgiveness, reconciliation and incredible perseverance, making him one of the most remarkable and respected individuals of modern times. In honour of this global icon, the South African Post Office will issue a special commemorative miniature sheet and souvenir folder on 11 February 2014. Printed in silver to reflect the richness of Mandela’s wisdom, his legacy and his stature, the miniature sheet features a portrait of Madiba in duotone − a method of changing a monochrome original illustration or photograph to two shades or colours and printing it using two different plates. Born on 18 July 1918, in Mvezo, Transkei, South Africa, Mandela became actively involved in the anti-apartheid movement in his 20s. He joined the African National Congress in 1942 and for 20 years, he directed a campaign of peaceful, non- violent defiance against the apartheid government and its racist policies. In 1993, Mandela and the then South African President FW de Klerk were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to dismantle the apartheid system. In 1994, Mandela was inaugurated as South Africa's first black president following a landslide victory for the ANC in the country’s first democratic elections. Please note: Stamp images published in Setempe are from the original artwork and are subject to change.

Mandela Day the world,\" Mandela said during a speech at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg in 2003.In 2009, Mandela’s birthday (18 July) was declared as \"NelsonMandela International Day\" to promote global peace and to Mandela admitted he was a poor student, but eventually hecelebrate his legacy. The annual event is aimed at encouraging earned his LLB. Six weeks after being elected President in 1994,citizens worldwide to give back the way that Mandela has he called on South Africans to urgently solve the country'sdone throughout his lifetime. Mandela gave 67 years of his life \"profound education crisis.\"fighting for the rights of humanity, on Mandela Day everyone isasked to give 67 minutes of their time, whether it's supporting a Look people in the eye and shake their handschosen charity or serving a local community. Nelson Mandela made the common gesture of shakingBefore and after his death, scores of people have contributed someone’s hand, which is “something transcendent - a greetingtowards expressing Mandela’s legacy. Summing it up aptly, that crossed all societal barriers, a symbol of reconciliation,Rory Young from the Quora website wrote, “Nelson Mandela’s even a declaration of victory,\" wrote CNN's Tom Cohen in hislegacy is peace in South Africa for the last 20 years, hope for piece, “Nelson Mandela: Man of many handshakes.”the future and dignity for himself, his people, his country, andhis continent … Before meeting visiting dignitaries or political adversaries in conference rooms, Mandela made sure to approach the security“Without his amazing personal leadership and ability to inspire guards, waiters and other workers outside to shake their hands,people to forgive and reconcile, there would have been a very Cohen added.different outcome, and no matter who leads his country in thefuture, they will always have to live in his moral shadow. He Maintain a sense of humourhas shown us the way.” \"You sharpen your ideas by reducing yourself to the level ofPractical suggestions on the CNN website on how to keep the people you are with and a sense of humour and completeMandela’s legacy alive, elucidate some of his greatest personal relaxation, even when you're discussing serious things,qualities which have set an example to others. These include: does help to mobilise friends around you. And I love that,\" Mandela said in a 2005 interview, published by the NelsonMake the best of your current situation Mandela Foundation.\"It is possible that if I had not gone to jail and been able to read At election rallies in 1994, Mandela often light-heartedlyand listen to the stories of many people. ... I might not have explained how voters should search their ballots for the picturelearned these things,\" Mandela said in an interview in 2000. of the \"very handsome young man\" - referring to himself - to mark their support for the ANC.While he was imprisoned, Mandela’s mother and eldest sonboth died. While he had ample reason to remain bitter about Forgivehis mistreatment, he wrote in his 1994 autobiography LongWalk to Freedom, \"Prison is itself a tremendous education in Having been imprisoned, forgiveness was a fundamentallythe need for patience and perseverance. It is, above all, a test of transformative experience for Mandela. By reconcilingone's commitment.\" with former adversaries \"It enables me to go to bed with an enriching feeling in my soul and the belief that I amDon't judge a book by its cover changing myself,\" Mandela said during an interview about his experiences with businessman Douw Steyn,\"I have been surprised a great deal sometimes when I seesomebody who looks less than ordinary, but when you talk to By living up to these ideals, Nelson Mandela not only becamethe person and he (or she) opens his mouth, he is something the great example of a leader that Africa needed, he became acompletely different,” Mandela explained how his prison unique and wonderful example to the whole world.experience has taught him to respect even the most ordinarypeople. The words in the date canceller: \"Long Walk\" is based on Nelson Mandela's own handwriting.Use your passion to persuade others Technical information\"If you have an objective in life, then you want to concentrate Stamp issue date: 11 February 2014on that and not engage in infighting with your enemies,\" Photograph: Nelson Mandela FoundationMandela said. \"You want to create an atmosphere where you Design: Thea Clemonscan move everybody toward the goal you have set Stamp size: 30 x 30 mmfor yourself.\" Miniature sheet size: 65 x 85 mm Perforation Gauge: 14 x 13 ¼Change yourself first Paper: 102 grams TR8 OBA free gummed stamp paper Gum: PVA\"One of the most difficult things is not to change society - but to Print quantity: (initial delivery with option of possiblechange yourself,\" Mandela said in an interview in 2000. run-on): 5 000 000 souvenir folders Colour: Black, Pantone 877, Pantone 548, Pantone 405,Don't be afraid to acknowledge weaknesses Pantone 5497 + Phosphor Printing process: Offset Lithography\"If you come across as a saint, people can become very Printed by: Joh. Enschedé Stamps B.V., The Netherlandsdiscouraged. \" Mandela said in 2000. Sources:\"In his twilight, Mandela was at pains to publish and www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2013/12/06/what-is-nelson-mandelas-legacy/acknowledge his weaknesses and shortcomings in his family edition.cnn.com/2013/12/16/living/keeping-mandelas-legacy-alive/life, in his relationships with women and his first wife, Evelyn,\" www.biography.com/people/nelson-mandela-9397017John Battersby wrote, \"He was keen to dispel any notion of (dictionary.reference.com/browse/duotone)sainthood that might be bestowed on him.” www.nelsonmandela.orgGet educated - educate others mpe Jan-Ap“Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change 7 Sete r 2014

competition...WORLD DESIGN Text by Louise van Niekerk 2014CAPITALCAPE TOWN stamp competition entries inspired by the fairest Cape of allThe Cape Town World Design Capital (WDC2014) Stamp Design Competition has proved that the fairestCape is indeed an inspiring and worthy topic for designers. Local artists have produced a rich crop ofexciting and innovative ideas, leaving the judges with the challenging task of choosing a winner.“We have a proud history of supporting local designers developed to bring clarity and simplicity to the process of and enabling them to develop their skills. We are submission and evaluation of the entries.hoping this competition will leverage the stamp designindustry and create new interest for the discipline,” said • Stamp 2: \"African Innovation. Global Conversation\" –Johan van Wyk, Senior Manager of Philatelic Services on African ideas that speak to the world.introducing the competition. • Stamp 3: \"Bridging the Divide\" – design that reconnectsFive themes Cape Town as a city and reconciles the communities.The entrants were allowed to conceptualise the theme in theirown disciplines and to use any medium from digital to oil, • Stamp 4: \"Today for Tomorrow\" – sustainable solutions forand even water colour to create their entries. The choice of people and planet.images for the different stamps were nearly unlimited anddesigners had artistic freedom provided they stayed within • Stamp 5: \"Beautiful Spaces. Beautiful Things\" – inspiringthe set themes. architecture, interiors, food, fashion, jewellery, craft, art and creativity.They had to design five stamps per entry, with each onereflecting a particular WDC2014 theme: And the winner is… After anonymously evaluating all the entries taking the• Stamp 1: \"Live design. Transform life\" – which is the central different criteria into consideration, such as stamp sheet theme behind the city’s successful bid; it sets the tone and design, proportion, composition, application of medium, forms the foundation for the development of an inspiring uniqueness and application as postage stamps, the designs programme around the sub themes of the WDC2014 events created by Capetonian Tamryn Elliot came up trumps. and projects. Tamryn, who was born and raised in Cape Town and Under the overarching theme, four additional themes were also completed her schooling in the Mother City, is nowSetem pe Jan-Apr2014 8

Far Left: Announcement of the winners WORLD DESIGN CAPITAL CAPE TOWN 2014media briefing, WDC2014 Programme 3 SOUTH AFRICADirector Nicky Swartz, WDC2014 PR, MediaManager Priscilla Urquhart and SA Post AIRMAIL POSTCARDOffice: Philatelic Services Senior Manager,Johan van Wyk. Middle: Sean Creighton –third prize, Tamryn Elliot – first prize,Lize-Marie Dreyer – second prize. Left:Tamryn Elliot with some of her first-prizeentry stamp designs.Some of the winning entries 1 - Live Design. Transform Life. The Fringe 2 - African Innovation. Global Conversation. Cape Town Stadium 3 - Bridging the Divide. Waterfront/ Harbour 4 - Today for Tomorrow. Lize-Marie Dreyer, second-prize entry stamp sheet. TOhenFeoroesfhSoree an Creighton's third-prize entry stamps, illus5t-raBteianugtifucleSrptaaciensaBreeaautsifuol fThCinagps.e Town. Company Gardens 24 SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH AFRICA AIRMAIL POSTCARD AIRMAIL POSTCARDfurthering her studies in Graphic Design at the AAA School of 51Advertising. diversity and whaASItROMbUATeILHtPtOAeSFTrRCIACcRAoD lour scheme to represASIeROMnUAtTILHtPhOASFeTRCIACRAD nation than the colours of the South African flag!”Tamryn loves travelling and is constantly inspired by the Sean Creighton, who won the third prize, holds a degree inbeautiful scenery of her home city, as well as her country and Visual Communication from the AAA School of Advertisingits people. in Cape Town. He won a bronze and two gold Loerie awards during the annual Loerie Awards ceremony in Cape TownHer stamp designs are aimed at inspiring fellow South last year.Africans to greatness through the wise words of well-knownSouth Africans throughout the ages. “The individuals chosen Sean says his designs were inspired by the most beautifulare from all walks of life and the quotes were specifically World Design Capital – Cape Town. He divided the cityselected to represent each of the five given topics,” explains into five areas that represent the five themes and basedTamryn. “Most importantly they were chosen to send out his designs on these. They are the V&A Waterfront, thepositive messages and images to South Africa and its people Greenpoint Soccer Stadium, the Foreshore, the Fringe andfor their futures in this great country,” she adds. the Company Gardens. The runners up Miniature ambassadorsLize-Marie Dreyer from Pretoria, who won the second prize, “Stamps are more than just a form of prepaid postage,has just completed her degree in Design and Illustration at they are miniature ambassadors that vibrantly narrate ourThe Open Window School of Visual Communication. lives,” said Johan van Wyk, ahead of the Stamp Design Competition. By illustrating and capturing Cape Town’s richLize-Marie’s stamp designs were inspired by a quote from design culture, the WDC2014 stamps will do just that.the speech of the Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Patriciade Lille when she accepted the title on behalf of Cape Town, The winning designer received a R22 000 cash prize, while theSouth Africa and the African Continent: “A city belongs to its runners up received R15 000 and R10 000 respectively.people and it must be designed for and with them and theircommunities….” The stamps will be issued on 28 February 2014 at the Design Indaba in Cape Town.Lize-Marie was also inspired by the country’s diversity.“South Africa is known for its colourful and bright cultural mpe Jan-Ap 9 Sete r 2014

new issues...WORLD DESIGN 2014CAPITALCAPE TOWN Text by Louise van Niekerk– a well-deserved achievementCape Town is more than just a city of southern tip of Africa as a focal point for the internationalbreathtaking beauty and leisure tourism; it design community in 2014.also brims with creative talent and is widelyknown as South Africa’s arts and culture hub. A tool for transformationIt is no wonder therefore that the Mother Cityhas recently also earned the prestigious title Cape Town’s bid was not about the city claiming that it wasof World Design Capital 2014. To celebrate already an established ‘design capital’, but instead it was athis well-deserved achievement, the South bid to acknowledge that the city is using \"design thinking\" asAfrican Post Office will issue a set of five self- a tool for transformation.adhesive stamps of different designs and onecommemorative cover on 28 February 2014. Cape Town’s vision of design is based on socially responsible design, sustainability and innovation. As part of the city’sThe prestigious status of World Design Capital (WDC) bid, the theme “Live Design. Transform Life,” was introduced is designated biennially by the International Council in support of the city’s objective to focus on enhancing itsof Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) to cities that are infrastructure to make it a more liveable African city.dedicated to using design for social, cultural and economic Winning the bid also means that Cape Town gets to playdevelopment. The WDC host to a number of World Design Capital signature eventshas become more than justa project or a programme.Today, it is a globalmovement and serves toacknowledge that design can,and does, have an impact onthe quality of human life.Icsid bestowed the titleon Cape Town at theInternational DesignAlliance Congress in Taipei.Cape Town is the fourthcity to hold this biennialappointment and marks afirst for the African continent.SetemIt is a great honour and a2014 World Design Capital Cape Town 2014 stamp sheet.remarkable achievement to Please note: Stamp images published in Setempe are from the original artwork and are subject to change.be the first African city to beselected as World DesignCapital, positioning the pe Jan-Apr 10

World Design CapitalCape Town 2014 firstday cover.during 2014, including an International Design Exhibition, can play in social transformation in the city. It sets the toneInternational Design Policy Conference and an International and will now form the foundation for the development ofDesign Gala, to name a few. an inspiring programme of WDC2014-themed events and projects.This is good news for Cape Town and the country, not only interms of a boost in visitor numbers, but also because there Stamp design competitionwill be many opportunities for the city’s creative communityto get involved as exhibitors, speakers, delegates, partners The striking stamp designs by Tamryn Elliot is the result of aand suppliers. Not to mention numerous inspiring events for stamp design competition organised by the Philatelic Servicesall citizens to experience. of the South African Post Office.World Design Capital Cape Town 2014 (WDC2014) is therefore Artists were requested to submit designs under five differentan important opportunity to help reposition the Mother City themes aimed at igniting the imagination of the public andon a world stage as far more than just a city of beauty and contributing towards a greater understanding of the multi-leisure tourism. It will be an important milestone on a journey faceted nature of design.to position Cape Town as a global innovator in sociallytransformative design. The overarching bid theme “Live Design. Transform Life”, is represented on the first stamp. The other themes are “AfricanCreating human and city development Innovation. Global Conversation”; “Bridging the Divide\" – reconnecting the city and reconciling its communities;For Cape Town, the WDC appointment comes exactly two “Today for Tomorrow\" – sustainable solutions for people anddecades after the dawn of democracy in South Africa. “2014, planet; and “Beautiful Spaces. Beautiful Things\" – inspiringthen, is the moment when the past and the future will come architecture, interiors, food, fashion, jewellery, craft, art andtogether for Cape Town, in contemplation and in action,” said creativity.Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Patricia de Lille on acceptanceof the WDC designation. “It is a reflection of how the city has The design of the commemorative envelope complementssocially and physically reinvented itself,\" she added. the stamp designs, elaborating on the same themes. The stamp issue is part of the official WDC2014 programme and“We are grateful for the WDC2014 bid process and title. It has was allocated a unique geotag number #WDC263 (visit www.helped to bring different initiatives together and has made wdccapetown2014.com/projects/).us realise that design in all its forms, when added together,creates human and city development. We look forward to Read more about the competition and the winning entries onlearning from other cities that are using design as a tool for page 8 and 9.transformation, including designated cities Torino, Seoul andHelsinki and our fellow shortlisted cities, Dublin and Bilbao. References:We are honoured to have been considered with them,” theExecutive Mayor concluded. www.worlddesigncapital.com/ www.wdccapetown2014.comThe central theme behind the city’s successful bid, “Live www.capetown2014.co.za/about/Design. Transform Life”, focuses on the role that design Technical Information will be published in the next issue of Setempe. mpe Jan-Ap 11 Sete r 2014

exhibition and stamp launch...JOMAPEX 2013 JOMAPEX 2013and South African Post OfficeAchievements stamp launchJOMAPEX 2013 opened on World Post Day, 9 October 2013 at Museum Africa,Newtown, Johannesburg. World Post Day has been celebrated worldwide since1969 to commemorate the establishment of the Universal Postal Union. To the best of our knowledge, the number of member countries of the Southern African Postal Operators Association (SAPOA) that exhibited at the 2013 National Stamp Show, was the highest ever to exhibit at a national (local) stamp show.With the South African Post Office boasting more than 5 000 postmen andwomen on bicycles in every community in the country, it is no wonder that ithas a strong and enthusiastic cycling team who embarked on a special journeyon World Post Day. To mark this day, the team cycled from Johannesburg toMbabane, Swaziland, where they delivered a letter of goodwill to the ManagingDirector of Swazi Post, Mr Petros Dlamini. In each town through which theytravelled, the team also informed the community about electronic moneyorders, a new product recently introduced in a partnership between theSA Post Office and the Swaziland Postal Administration. pe Jan-Apr The stamps were launched at the official 12 opening of the JOMAPEX National Stamp Show at Museum Africa in Johannesburg. From left: Mr Christopher Hlekane, SA Post Office Group CEO; Ms Getty Simelane, Chairperson of the Stamp Advisory Committee; and Ms Charlotte Olivier, artist responsible for the stamp artwork.Setem 2014

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news...SAPOA Philately Task Groupworking towards a vision“A vision without action is merely a dream and Master ofaction without a vision is a nightmare” ceremonies, Sandile Keswa– Japanese proverbThe South African Post Office, through the office of the South African Postal Operators Association (SAPOA),invited member countries to participate in South Africa’s Na-tional Stamp Show – JOMAPEX 2013, which took place from9 to 13 October – by selling their stamps during the exhibi-tion. On 8 October 2013, member countries also participatedin a Philately Task Group Meeting for the Development ofPhilately in southern Africa.The South African Post Office, and representatives from thepostal services of Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, andSwaziland, as well as from Joh. Enschedé Security Printersin The Netherlands attended the one-day workshop. pJroehsaenntvaatnioWn oynk,pSheinlaioterlyMfaronmagearS: PohuitlhatAeflircicSaenrpviecressp,egcativvee.aTMpalualinstaenuiFnmoguaorinfeda, CApuorrcsahttaiovlrem,oguf astheveuemSao.purtehseAnftraictaionnPoonstthOeffice pMror vDiedneidlsaonn ACnogsotala, nExpeecrustpiveectAivdem. inistrator of Angola Post (third from left),Setem pe Jan-Apr 14 2014

Commemorative stamps: Whast twaoumldpyosu ilinke2to0s1ee6o?nPhilatelists and the general public are requested to submit their proposals to theSouth African Post Office for topics to be covered in the 2016 stamp calendar.Proposals should be sent to: New Product Development, Philatelic Services, Private Bag X505, Pretoria, 0001, South Africaand should reach us by no later than Friday, 24 February 2014.Proposals should provide as much information as possible, including pictures orphotos, and meet the following criteria:• Topics must be related directly to South Africa• Events must depict outstanding national and international interests or significance such as: • The culture and achievements of the South African people • The country’s contribution to international affairs • The contribution of South Africans to the scientific, cultural and economic development of a broader world society • The varied aspects of local life and values • The flora and fauna of the country • The economic activities of its people • Any other topic which reflects positively upon our values, culture, aspirations and achievements.• Please keep in mind that the stamp size is approximately 38 x 28 mm, and the theme should therefore not be too complicated. mpe Jan-Ap 15Sete r 2014

stamp launch... 20thCAelenbrnatiivngetrhse ary of diplomatic relations between Mexico and South Africa The miniature sheet commemorating 20 years of bilateral relations between Mexico and South Africa was launched in Pretoria on 20 September 2013 as part of Mexico’s Independence Day celebrations. The Mexican ambassador to South Africa Mr Héctor Valezzi hosted the celebrations, which echoed the characteristic vibrancy of the Mexican culture.SMPGCAooeaFstmnPrttoayoOmgmsSfetifitirmlOtc,eeePffeeft,hil):caGiCaelnarfh)eott,ereuSi(rlsCpiatachonErSaprdxiiehivrelrpeeacverluiK.rcHtseievlosseewn)k,,:aaPTSnwu(teMbaig(mlaGigcrprskAoeAXuftfidipanpvighCrissuE)oO(arSynAd Mr.THhéecMtoerxVicaalenzzAimwbealcsosmadinogr to South Africa, The unveiling of the miniature sheet. guests. recTrehaetiMngexthiceatnraAdmitiboansasla“dCorAwrymteooGabfSreaIinontstdugsyaetthSdphioeAemnrif.rredislecapannecweceiaa”avnl.idgnigCfthsthrfiersotMompehtxheiceraMHnleeflxkaiagcnaaenfterSetem pe Jan-Apr2014 16

technical info... Symbols of South African Cultures Stamp issue date: 20 September 2013 Gum: PVA gum Photographs: Hein Botha Quantity printed: 50 000 sheets of 10 stamps Colour: CMYK Perforation size: 38 x 28.88 mm Printing process: Offset Lithography Stamp sheet size: 210 x 77.76 mm Printed by: Joh. Enschedé Stamps B.V., The Netherlands Gauge: 13 3/4 x 13 1/4 Paper: Yellow-green phosphor-coated litho stamp paper, 102 grms2014 Stamp Programme: 1. Nelson Mandela 1918-2013 – 11 February 2014 2. World Design Capital Cape Town 2014 – 28 February 2014 SOUTH AFRICA3. The Big Five stamps and postcards – 9 May 2014 B4 4. Ukuthunga (To Sew) 1 – 30 May 2014Leopard (EPsatenrthhuerizaepnar2d0u1s)4, 5. SA Bird Series: Critically Endangered Birds – 11 June 2014Annetjie 6. Hamilton Naki – 26 June 2014 7. South African Popular Musicians 1 – 3 July 2014 SOUTH AFRICA 8. World War I Centenary – 28 July 2014 9. South African Lighthouses – 20 August 2014 10. South African National Parks 1 – 17 September 2014 Damara Tern (SAtnedrrnéaOblalwaaegne a r2u01m)4 JWS Longland 2014 11. World Post Day: Post Office People – 9 October 2014 12. South African Ceramic Vessels – 13 November 2014Registered small letter AirmIanitlerSnmaatlilonLaeltter 13. UNI World Congress – 5 December 2014 Please note: these dates and designs are subject to change. mpe Jan-Ap Sete 17 r 2014

news...77th South African MuseumsAssociation ConferenceKimberley, 22 – 24 October 2013The role of museums in bringing about social change Ruth Makwela and Peggy Mosupa visiting a museum in Kimberley. was highlighted during the 77th South African MuseumAssociation (SAMA) Conference, which was held under the Ruth at the entrance totheme: MUSEUMS (MEMORY + CREATIVITY) = SOCIALCHANGE. The conference took place at the Horseshoe Inn in the Sol Plaatje Mueum andKimberley from 22 to 24 October 2013, and was hosted by Library. The Mayibuye Uprisingthe museums of Kimberley. The South African Post Officewas well represented with Peggy Mosupa and Ruth Makwe- Memorial.la as delegates, and graphic designer Rachel-Mari Ackermanfrom Philatelic Services delivering a presentation on the Rachel-Mari giving aSymbols of South African Cultures stamp issue. presentation on the SymbolsThe papers delivered at the conference reflected the of South African Culturesrichness of our historical heritage, preserved and displayed stamp issue.by sites and museums, together with the inventivenessand vitality that have characterised the museum sector’sactivities in recent years. Reconciling their traditionalmission of conservation with the creativity necessaryto facilitate their revival and the development of theiraudiences, is the goal that museums are trying to achieve,with the strong belief that their presence and actions cantransform society constructively.Rachel-Mari Ackermann facilitated a presentation on theSymbols of South African Cultures stamp issue. Fivemuseums and institutions assisted her and photographerHein Botha with information and artefacts for thephotography of the stamps. She provided backgroundinformation about the research, concept and design of the stamps.The South African Post Office sponsored the gala event onthe last night of the conference.Setem pe Jan-Apr2014 18

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news...Text by Johan van WykAn insightful visit toHolland and FranceAs part of ongoing efforts to improve our age and history of the items at the museum made us feelknowledge base, as well as our products and insignificant.services to our clients, Johan van Wyk, SeniorManager and Rachel-Mari Ackermann, Graphic The visit to the stamp printing division of the companyDesigner at Philatelic Services, visited Holland provided some insight into the very technical and colourfuland France from 16 to 20 September 2013. world of stamp printing. The company prints stamps for 60 countries. The multi-purpose security 10-colour web offsetOur objectives were to learn more about stamp printing, printing press, which prints six to eight colours, die-cut and postal museums and postal administrations from two print phosphor on one machine, was very impressive. Thecountries that have a proven track record of excellence in manual checking of the finished product in addition to thethese fields. machine checking ensures a high-quality product.On the day of our arrival, we visited the Van Gogh Museum We were very privileged to have an opportunity to visit theirin Amsterdam. This was especially insightful for Rachel- banknote printing division where the security everywhere wasMari, who said: “It’s one thing to learn about the masters at understandably very high.university; it is something different to actually see their workfirst-hand.” The Museum for Communication,Joh. Enschedé Security Print, Amsterdam The HagueOur first official meeting was with Joh. Enschedé Security Our visit to The HaguePrint in Amsterdam. Our first stop was at the company’s coincided with Prince’s Day, which was an private museum interesting experience where they keep due to the high copies of all letters volumes of traffic and that have been limited parking. sent from the company to external The museum customers since it is an independent business that exhibits both telecommunication and postal artefacts. The postal section was established in 1904. The sheer of the exhibition represents the “Icons of the Post”, for example various postmen’s uniforms, post boxes, delivery vehicles and a mail-sorting machine (which is still in working condition). On the telecommunications side, exhibits include footage of scenes from movies where telephones were used and, in some instances, the actual telephone.Setem pe Jan-Apr2014 pErninsctihnJeogdhpéarnSeseascneudsriRatynacdPhriiennl-ttM.hearpiraet-porneessofsttuhdeio at 20

This memorial stone is found on the original Enschedé building. Today the company operates from a modern highly-security building (far left). Johan and Rachel-Mari welcomed by Cartor President, Ian Brigham.The children’s section of the museum is very inspiring and a We were impressed by theprime example of how to use modern technology to attract variety of styles used inthe younger generation. Children “log in” with a card when the exhibitions. A timelinethey enter this section and have to provide their emailaddresses. Photos are taken of them throughout the visit exhibit in one roomand, when they “log out” when they leave, the photos are shows all the stamps thatsent to them by email. have been issuedWhilst in The Hague, we also met with a representative of in France.the Philatelic Bureau at PostNL, the Dutch Post Office. French comic artistsCartor Security Printing in La Loupe, France were invited to makeSituated in the small town of La Loupe, about 130 kmsouth-east of Paris, Cartor Security Printing prides itself on the exhibits morethe richness and depth of colour of their products. For interesting. The itemsthis purpose they prefer artwork in RGB (red, green, blue) are dispersed across thecolour format instead of the CMYK (Cyan-Magenta-Yellow- museum and are not always immediatelyJohan and Rachel-Mari with the Cartor Security Printing team. obvious, for exampleBlacK) format used by many other printers. They print up to a very large tooth600 lines per screen, which is extremely fine printing quality. amongst some postThe Postal Museum, Paris, France office tools. One of theThe Postal Museum in Paris was established in 1956 and artists provided the first Director General of LaPosteforms part of La Poste, the French Postal Authority. some comfortable attire. We very fortunate to be able to visit the museum, as it is now closed until 2016 for major renovations. Whilst in Paris, we also visited the Louvre Museum – another opportunity to witness some of the world’s greatest artworks first-hand. (We would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to everybody at all these institutions who went out of their way to make our visit interesting and informative. - Editor) mpe Jan-Ap 21 Sete r 2014

T he Willem Prinsloo Agricultural Museum offers an array of fascinating exhibits from days gone by reflecting the history and development of agriculture in South Africa. These range from historical coaches and carriages, to veteran tractors and a variety of farming implements in the main building complex. There is also a lecture hall and a restaurant. In addition, the museum distils its own mampoer. The red copper still, for which a legal license was obtained in 1983 for the distilling of witblits and mampoer, is still in use today. To celebrate this tradition, the museum has an annual mampoer festival at the end of May or the beginning of June each year. The museum’s historical farmyard, where the original 1880 and 1913 Prinsloo dwellings are located, also boasts Ndebele homesteads from different periods, as well as various indigenous farm animals such as Nguni and Afrikaner cattle, Kolbroek pigs, Speckled Persian sheep and a variety of indigenous chickens like the Ovambo, Koekoek, Venda and Naked Necks. Kaalfontein farm, Old Bronkhorstspruit Road (R104) • www.ditsong.org.za • E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +27 (012) 012-7362035/6 • Fax: +27 (012) 7362037 • Visiting hours: 08:30 – 16:00 on weekdays, 09:00 – 16:00 over weekends • Closed on Christmas Day (open on Good Friday and New Year's Day.) GPS Co-ordinates: 25° 47’ 39.00” S 28° 36’ 44.93” E Wembley PhilatelicVISIT US WHEN IN CAPE TOWN FOR A FAIR AND FRIENDLY DEAL DEALERS WITH A LARGE SELECTION OF SOUTHERN AFRICAN, BRITISHCOMMONWEALTH AND EUROPEAN STAMPS, POSTAL HISTORY AND POSTCARDS.A complete range of Albums and Philatelic AccessoriesSpecial offers on stockbooks and quality ring 22 albumsWe are buyers of pre-1960 collections, sets and single items12 Cavendish Street PO Box 23336Claremont ClaremontCAPE TOWN 7735TEL: (021) 674 1540

Traditional Wooden Vessels of Namibia -Release date: 10 February 2014Technical Details:Designer: Helga DenkerQuantity: Stamps - 25 000 of each value. FDC - 800FDC size: 100 x 190mmSize of stamps: 40 x 33mmNocturnal creatures of Namibia -Release date: 14 March 2014Technical Details:Designer: Anja DenkerQuantity: sheets 10 000Size of stamps: 40 x 40mmFor more information contact: We deliver more.Philately DepartmentTel: +264 61 201 3053/97/99 I Fax: +264 61 259 467 nampost ®Email: [email protected]: www.nampost.com.na

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