The South African Air Force Association (SAAFA) serves as a vibrant community hub for its members while actively enhancing the reputation of the South African Air Force (SAAF). Through a dynamic blend of social enjoyment and fundraising, SAAFA consistently achieves outstanding results. Funds raised are primarily allocated to the Association’s Care of the Aged programme, supporting the welfare of its members.
Membership is open to all current and former SAAF personnel (Permanent Force or Citizen Force) as well as those who served in any Allied Air Force, offering access to a unique and inclusive fraternity.
Office bearers:
National President Mike Louw
National Vice President Trevor Slade
Country Vice Presidents Frans Labuschagne (Weskus)
Arrie de Klerk (Pietermaritzburg)
Derrick Page (Cape Town)
Dirk Ackerman (JHB/Outeniqua)
Honorary Treasurer Carol Havenga
National Secretary Marianne Mostert
SAAF/SAAFA Liaison Philip Weyers
Benevolence Trevor Slade
Constitution/MoA/Records Hugh Paine
National Medical Liaison Mike Louw
Awards Jaap Rossouw
Memorial Services Renier Feldtmann
Remembrance/Heritage Bruce Harrison
Fundraising/Membership/
Camaraderie Johann Mostert
Webmaster/Social Media Koos van Rensburg.
Chairman Gavin Lavis
Vice Chairman Val Nell
Treasurer Ronell Opperman
Secretary Ansie Lavis
Tel: 082 873 2284
Email: [email protected]
Chairman John Bayly Brown
Vice Chairman Kevin Sampson
Treasurer Daan Badenhorst
Secretary Julia Thomas
Tel: (021) 508-6138
Email: [email protected]
Chairman Steve Bekker
Vice Chairman Rob Sinclair
Treasurer John Boardman
Secretary Linda Bekker
Tel: 031 904 3644
Email: [email protected]
Chairman Dave Tayler
Vice Chairman Roelf Rossouw
Treasurer Mac McCloskey
Secretary Marjory Malan
Tel: (011) 849-2751
Email: [email protected]
Chairman Trevor Slade
Vice Chairman Bruce Harrison
Treasurer Amanda Thorsen
Secretary Carol van Rensburg
Tel: 011 616 7406
Email: [email protected]
Chairman Christo du Toit
Vice Chairman Vacant
Treasurer William Smith
Secretary Linda du Toit
Tel: 082 970 4628
Email: [email protected]
Chairman Johnny Ralph
Vice Chairman Carl Volker
Treasurer Victor Liebenberg
Secretary Phyllis Ralph
Cell: 082 568 8644
Email: [email protected]
Chairman André Nortjé
Vice Chairman Toffa Hattangh
Treasurer Lientjie Langenhoven
Secretary Catryn le Roux
Tel: 015 799 2247
Email: [email protected]
Chairman Hartog Blok
Vice Chairman Lauren Pipes
Treasurer Carol McCreedy.
Secretary Carol McCreedy.
Tel: (044) 871-3159
Email: [email protected]
Chairman Morgan Holmes
Vice Chairman Winks Stening
Treasurer Vacant
Secretary Vacant
H: 033 396 2118
Email: [email protected]
Chairman John Wesley
Vice Chairman John Rogers
Treasurer Vacant
Secretary Vacant
Tel: 072 246 5430
Email: [email protected]
Chairman Trevor Bernberg
Vice Chairman Woody Turner
Treasurer Paul Hoogendoorn
Secretary James Canepa
Tel/Fax: 082 893 2255
Email: [email protected]
Chairman Itel Zurich
Vice Chairman Fanie Badenhorst
Secretary Jaap Rossouw
Treasurer Carol Havenga
Tel: 012 651 5922
[email protected]
Chairman Francois van Zyl
Vice Chairman Vacant
Treasurer Gerhard Schoeman
Secretary Gerhard Schoeman
Tel: 015 577 2215
Email: [email protected]
Chairman Arthur Keefe
Vice Chairman Nico Nysschen
Treasurer Angie Bate
Secretary Angie Bate
Tel: (018) 478-9761
Email: [email protected]
Chairman Schalk van Heerden
Vice Chairman Dirk Blom
Treasurer/Secretary Kevin Kilfoil
Tel : 022 772 1605
Email: [email protected]
Lt Genl A.M. Muller, SSAS, SD, SM, SALM (Retired)
Lt Genl J.P.B. van Loggerenberg, SSA, SD, SM, MMM, SALM (Retired)
Lt Genl W.H. Hechter, SSAS, SD, SM, MMM, SALM (Retired)
Lt Genl R.J. Beukes, SD, SM, MMM, SALM (Retired)
Mr B. Hersov, DMS
Lt Genl C. Gagiano, SM, SAAF (Retired).
Lt Gen F Z Msimang psc (j), ensp
Flying Spirit - 2016 November
Flying Spirit - 2016 January
Flying Spirit - 2014 September
Flying Spirit - 2014 June
Flying Spirit - 2014 March
The V-Boys of Margate by Roger Makings (2014)
The Silent Enemy: How PTSD Damages our Soldiers
2011 Zwartkop Air Show
A B-17 Flying Fortress called All American
Amazing Engineering - Madeira Airport Runway
CESSNA 152 for the SAAF Museum
First RAF Sunderland Flight to Greenland
For the Africa Star
My year on the wing
Oldest Boeing Airliner in flying condition
Phyllis Doreen Dunning
Piggyback Hero
The Coelacanth Flight - 1952
The Tale of Two Stories
Virginia Air Show 2012
Beyond the Edge of the Sky - Crow Stannard
Coastal Strike - John Clements with Graeme Gibson
Commanding Heights - Roy Andersen
Facta Nostra Vivent - Andrew Embleton
In All Weather - Peter Chapman
My small segment of World War II - Alex Reith
Nick's War - Nick Lithgow
Special Forces - Peet Coetzee
Spitfires Rampant - Bill Tatham
The Rhodesian Command Dakota - Laurence (Flo) Hill
Warriors of the Sky - Peter Bagshawe
We Conquer from Above - Paul J Els
Wings over Langebaanweg - Andrew Embleton
My Dad and the Condor - Danie van der Spuy
Paul Lee's Talk on Antarctica
Legends Air Show 2017
RIAT Air Show 2018 - Stefaan Bouwer
Johannesburg Golf Day, September, Woodmead Golf Club, Carol van Rensburg, [email protected]
RAF Memorial Service, Bays Hill, April
Pretoria Annual Golf Day, May, Services Golf Club, Nick Havenga, 082 876 6150
Gunner's Association Service, Potchefstroom, April
SAAF Museum Air Show, May, AFB Swartkop
Pretoria Annual Banquet, SAAF HQ, August, Jaap Rossouw, 012 651 5922 or [email protected]
May, SA Air Force Memorial Service, Bays Hill, Pretoria. 10h00
May, Smuts Memorial Service, Irene, Pretoria. 15h00
May, Heritage Foundation Wreath Laying Ceremony, SADF Wall of
Remembrance, Voortrekker Monument, Pretoria.
10h00
June, SAPPERS Memorial Service, SAPPERS RUST. 11h00
SA Korean War Veterans Memorial Service, Air Force Memorial, Bays
Hill, Pretoria, Date & Time to be
confirmed
Branches are welcome to forward their event information to the
webmaster whom will gladly add them to this page.
Regular Force Medical Continuation Fund Booklet
Travel Claim Form
Personal Information Update Form
Please contact your Branch Committee to resolve any queries/uncertainties
This form will be delivered to our webmaster whom will forward it to the relevant branch/person.
Please contact our secretary at Head Office to get the latest prices for SAAFA Regalia and/or SAAFA 75 Items on offer to members (Tel: 012 651 5921 or 012 351 2116 Email: [email protected])