SOUTH AFRICAN AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION

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.

ABOUT SAAFA

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.


National Executive

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 

NEC Members

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.

Bloemfontein

 Chairman Gavin Lavis
Vice Chairman Val Nell
Treasurer Ronell Opperman
Secretary Ansie Lavis
Tel: 082 873 2284
Email: [email protected]

Cape Town

Chairman John Bayly Brown
Vice Chairman Kevin Sampson
Treasurer Daan Badenhorst
Secretary Julia Thomas
Tel: (021) 508-6138
Email: [email protected] 

Durban

Chairman Steve Bekker
Vice Chairman Rob Sinclair
Treasurer John Boardman
Secretary Linda Bekker
 Tel: 031 904 3644
Email: [email protected]

East Rand

Chairman Dave Tayler
Vice Chairman Roelf Rossouw
Treasurer Mac McCloskey
Secretary Marjory Malan
Tel: (011) 849-2751
Email: [email protected]

Johannesburg

Chairman Trevor Slade  
Vice Chairman Bruce Harrison
Treasurer Amanda Thorsen
Secretary Carol van Rensburg
Tel: 011 616 7406
Email: [email protected]

Kimberley

 Chairman Christo du Toit
Vice Chairman Vacant
Treasurer William Smith
Secretary Linda du Toit
 Tel: 082 970 4628
Email: [email protected]

Lower South Coast

Chairman Johnny Ralph
Vice Chairman Carl Volker 
Treasurer Victor Liebenberg
Secretary Phyllis Ralph
Cell: 082 568 8644  
Email: [email protected]

Lowveld

 Chairman André Nortjé
Vice Chairman Toffa Hattangh
Treasurer Lientjie Langenhoven
Secretary Catryn le Roux
 Tel: 015 799 2247
Email: [email protected]

Namibia

In-active





Outeniqua

 Chairman Hartog Blok
Vice Chairman Lauren Pipes
Treasurer Carol McCreedy.
Secretary Carol McCreedy.
 Tel: (044) 871-3159
Email: [email protected]

Pietermaritzburg

 Chairman Morgan Holmes
Vice Chairman Winks Stening
Treasurer Vacant 
Secretary Vacant 
H: 033 396 2118
Email: [email protected]

Port Alfred

 Chairman John Wesley
Vice Chairman John Rogers
Treasurer Vacant
Secretary Vacant
Tel: 072 246 5430
Email: [email protected]

Port Elizabeth

 Chairman Trevor Bernberg 
Vice Chairman Woody Turner
Treasurer Paul Hoogendoorn
Secretary James Canepa
 Tel/Fax: 082 893 2255
Email: [email protected]

Pretoria

 Chairman Itel Zurich
Vice Chairman Fanie Badenhorst
Secretary Jaap Rossouw
Treasurer Carol Havenga
Tel: 012 651 5922
[email protected]

Soutpansberg

Chairman Francois van Zyl
Vice Chairman Vacant
Treasurer Gerhard Schoeman
Secretary Gerhard Schoeman
Tel: 015 577 2215
Email: [email protected]

Stilfontein

Chairman Arthur Keefe
Vice Chairman Nico Nysschen
Treasurer Angie Bate
Secretary Angie Bate
 Tel: (018) 478-9761
Email: [email protected]

West Coast

Chairman Schalk van Heerden
Vice Chairman Dirk Blom
Treasurer/Secretary Kevin Kilfoil
 Tel : 022 772 1605
Email: [email protected]

Whale Coast

Chairman Marthie Visser
Vice Chairman Vacant
Secretary Des Cloete

Patrons of SAAFA

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

Upcoming Events

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.

Medical Info

Regular Force Medical Continuation Fund Booklet
Travel Claim Form
Personal Information Update Form

Please contact your Branch Committee to resolve any queries/uncertainties

CONTACT FORM

This form will be delivered to our webmaster whom will forward it to the relevant branch/person.

SAAFA 75 & Regalia

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])