On 7 June 2012 the South Africa Post Office (SA Post Office) handed over blankets and soup to 30 homeless people living in the Summerstrand bush in Port Elizabeth. The items for donation were the result of a three week internal charity drive at the PE Mail Centre. The donation drive was a partnership between the SA Post Office and Telecom Christian Association, where staff from both organisations generously gave towards those in need. The project was spearheaded by Nomqubelo Ngubane, SA Post … [Read more...] about PE Mail Centre donates blankets and soup ahead of the cold winter
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Honoring South Africa’s grand master of art
"Stamps are often used to commemorate those who have made a significant difference in our history and the way we see the world today," says Johan van Wyk, senior manager of philatelic services at the South African Post Office. "And for that reason we are honoured to launch the Dr George Pemba stamp series which depicts the works of one of South Africa's most prolific artists, especially during the years of oppression". Van Wyk was speaking ahead of the Dr George Pemba stamp issue. Born in … [Read more...] about Honoring South Africa’s grand master of art
Go Old School, Write a Letter (Yup – pen and paper) and Win
With just over four months left until the start of the Olympic Games, the heat is on to find South Africa's best letter writer. Letter writer you may ask? With the theme "write a letter to an athlete or sports figure you admire to explain what the Olympics means to you" the SA Post Office is inviting scholars to share their enthusiasm about the Olympic Games with their sporting heroes and compete in the SA Post Office Letter Writing Competition. Twenty year old Springbok hockey player and … [Read more...] about Go Old School, Write a Letter (Yup – pen and paper) and Win
