Tshwane - The Post Office honours all South African Presidents with a stamp, and in terms of its stamp policy, heads of state and former heads of state are the only living people to be featured on stamps. The artwork of the stamp celebrating President Zuma features a photograph of the President and the Presidential Coat of Arms, used on the stamp by special permission from the Presidency. The stamp was designed by Thea Clemons, the Post Office’s in-house design artist.

"Since South Africa became a republic, the South African Post Office has issued stamps to honouring the country’s presidents,” said Vuyo Mahlati, Chairperson of the Post Office Board. “We are proud to continue this tradition of preserving or history and heritage.”

A total of 2 million stamps were printed. The stamps, which can be used on domestic standard letters, are available at all Post Office outlets at a cost of R2,25c each. They will also be available at all Post Offices with philatelic counters or can be ordered from Philatelic Services on tel (+27) 12 845-2800. Alternatively, send an e-mail to sa.stamps@postoffice.co.za.