The Genealogical Society of South Africa
eGSSA branch
The Genealogical Society of South Africa
eGSSA branch
What does it cost to subscribe?
What do I receive as a member of eGGSA?
What is the Genealogical Society of South Africa?
eGSSA is the virtual or onlline branch of the Genealogical Society of South Africa, intended for those who are unable or do not wish to belong to one of the land based branches of the GSSA. In order to be a member of eGSSA it is necessary to join or already be a member of the former organisation.
If you use our online application to join you will be automatically registered for both organisations.
Click here to join eGGSA and the GSSA: Join up
What does it cost to subscribe?
Annual fee, payable in January of each year, is currently ZAR 130.00 ( USD 23.00). This comprises R100 for membership of the Genealogical Society of South Africa plus R30 for membership of the eGGSA branch.
What do I receive as a member of eGGSA?
In addition to the benefits of membership of the Genealogical Society of South Africa (see below), members of the eGGSA Branch receive the following benefits:
Document Photographs: members can order photographs of documents from the South African archives at a reduced rate. See the FAQ for more details.
Help files and Books: members will find sections of our online Download Library which contain material available to members only: The members section with numerous aids to research and a number of online books in the Books section.
Genesis: members receive eGGSA's quarterly publication, genesis, containing articles by and for the members. Right Click on the image below to download one of the back issues:
Familia: as members of the parent body, Genealogical Society of South Africa, eGGSA members will also receive FAMILIA, the quarterly journal of the Society, published in March, June, September and December. Familia can be provided in electronic or printed format. the membership fee will vary depending on which format you choose to receive. Right Click on the image below to download a back issue of this publication:
Help promote South African Genealogy: your annual subscription to eGGSA will help to fund the web site which makes available a huge collection of genealogical materials freely available to all.
Subscribe to more Branch journals: you will also be able to subscribe to the publications of several other GSSA branches if you so wish and at extra cost:
Capensis, printed edition, published by the Western Cape branch (not included
as part of Western Cape Branch membership)
Eastern Cape Branch Newsletter (included free as part of Eastern Cape branch
membership)
Famnea, printed edition - (available free to North West branch members and
available on this web site in electronic format)
GNUS, quarterly newsletter of the Natal Midlands Branch
Northern Transvaal Branch Newsletter (included as part of Northern Transvaal
membership)
Costs of each of the above journals can be found in the eGGSA online application form
What is the Genealogical Society of South Africa?
The Genealogical Society of South Africa (GSSA) is an international organisation of people engaged in the study of genealogy, family trees and family history with a South African connection.
The GSSA’s aim is to promote and facilitate interest and research in genealogy and family history.
for more details please see the GSSA's brochure or its web site.
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