Wikimedia South Africa
Wikimedia South Africa is a Wikimedia chapter for the Republic of South Africa. It is incorporated as a non-profit-making organisation under South African law. It was founded locally on 25 February 2012 after being approved as a chapter by the Wikimedia Foundation on 26 March 2011. This chapter seeks to promote local awareness of the projects and their proper academic use, encourage translation efforts into local languages and support the creation of local free knowledge and media.
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Contact[edit]
To interact with Wikimedia South Africa, you can contact The Administrator directly, or subscribe to our mailing list.
Mailing list[edit]
To subscribe to our mailing list, please visit Wikimedia ZA Mailing List
Chapter Central Mailbox[edit]
Connect with Us[edit]
Official Chapter Wiki site[edit]
Membership[edit]
Wikimedia South Africa welcomes all who want to be part of the greater Wiki-community.
At the AGM on 1 November 2014, the annual membership fee was determined at R 30.00. Members also have the option to join as a life-long member at a cost of R 300.00.
Should you be interested in becoming a member, please contact The Administrator.
Current Board (2014-2015)[edit]
- Douglas Scott: President
- Dumisani Ndubane
- Pria Chetty
- Deon Steyn
- Bobby Shabangu
Past Boards[edit]
2013 - 2014 Board[edit]
- Dumisani Ndubane: President
- David Richfield: General Secretary
- Maarten Deneckere:International Liaison Officer
- Isla Haddow-Flood: National liaison and community activation
- Douglas Scott: Head of Projects
- Bobby Shabangu: Director
2012 - 2013 Board[edit]
- Dumisani Ndubane: President
- David Richfield: General Secretary
- Maarten Deneckere: Treasurer & International Liaison Officer
- Mohau Monaledi: Project Liaison Officer
- Douglas Scott: Public Relations
