Wikimedia South Africa
Wikimedia ZA
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.
Get involved[edit]
There are many ways to get involved in our work. Find out more about ways to contribute:
- Become a member - Members play a key role in shaping the future of the Chapter. Membership is open to all and costs just R30 a year or R300 for a lifetime membership.
- Join the mailing list - Stay informed about the Chapter and its activities.
- Attend an event - We organise and support events all over the country; why not go to one near you?
- Follow us on Facebook - We have an active community on Facebook, follow us there.
- Donate - Please donate to- and join our chapter!
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.
Membership is currently by donation (decided by the board at Wikimania in Cape Town, in July 2018). Previously, at the AGM on 1 November 2014, the annual membership fee is any voluntary amount, please make a donation here: wikimedia.org.za/wiki/Donate
Should you be interested in becoming a member, please contact douglas {dot} scott {at sign} wikimedia {dot} org {dot} za.
Our Grant administration[edit]
See what we have been doing with donor funds.
Current Board (2019-2020)[edit]
Following the chapter's most recent AGM the current Wikimedia South Africa board from the 15 December 2019 until the next AGM in late 2020 is made up of the following members:
- Adri Baard
- Bobby Shabangu
- Coenraad Loubser
- Douglas Scott
- Ian Gilfillan
- Michael Graaf
- Wynand van der Walt
- Rossouw van Rooyen
- Deon Steyn
Past Boards[edit]
2018-2019 Board[edit]
- Adri Baard
- Bobby Shabangu
- Coenraad Loubser
- Douglas Scott
- Ian Gilfillan
- Michael Graaf
- Raymond Ellis
- Rossouw van Rooyen
- Yonela Msongelwa
2017-2018 Board[edit]
The board of Wikimedia ZA from November 2017 to the end of October 2018 was:
2016-2017 Board[edit]
- Douglas Scott: President
- Dumisani Ndubane Treasurer
- Ian Gilfillan
- Coenraad Loubser
- Raymond Ellis
- Deon Steyn
- Bobby Shabangu
- Liebe Brand
2015-2016 Board[edit]
- Douglas Scott: President
- Dumisani Ndubane
- Ian Gilfillan
- Pria Chetty
- Deon Steyn
- Bobby Shabangu
- Liebe Brand
2013 - 2014 Board[edit]
- Dumisani Ndubane: President
- David Richfield: General Secretary
- Maarten: 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: Treasurer & International Liaison Officer
- Mohau Monaledi: Project Liaison Officer
- Douglas Scott: Public Relations
2011 - 2012 Board[edit]
The chapter was approved by the Wikimedia Foundation, but was still in the process of being registered locally.
- Charlene Foster
- David Richfield
- Ian Gilfillan
- Kerryn Mckay
- Lourie Pieterse
- Mohau Monaledi
