Firefighter stamps in honour of our hereos
The South African Post Office launched a limited edition set of stamps, at a ceremony hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni, in Bedfordview, on July 2.
Artworks for the stamps were created by Jaco Botha, a 21-year-old third-year graphic design student from Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), who designed eight stamps to honour and celebrate firefighters.
This art work stems from a stamp design project that was incorporated into the curriculum for the design students.
The students were required to create images that reflect different aspects of firefighting and its sub-sections, as well as the history of firefighting in South Africa.
Disaster and Emergency Management Services of Ekurhuleni played a part in ensuring that the firefighters’ uniforms, vehicles and equipment were accurately depicted on the stamps the students designed.
“The back of the stamp sheet contains guidelines on fire safety at home, including hints on avoiding fires and what action to take in the event of a fire,” said Ekurhuleni spokesperson Themba Gadebe.
“The role of firefighters – our real-life action heroes – is to protect lives and property.
“No matter in which country you live and work, firefighters work together against one common enemy – fire.”
The official launch of the stamps may have taken place on July 2, but the stamps have been available from the Post Office since June 26.
Each stamp costs R 3,30 and can be used as postage on a standard letter. The stamps can also be ordered online at www.virtualpostoffice.co.za, or you can send an e-mail to sastamps@postoffice.co.za.
Only 20 000 sheets were printed and, for this reason, the stamps are available at selected post offices only.
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