Keith Grenville
13 September 1935 – 26 August 2024
You are invited to send in your Eulogy of 100 words to Jane Mulder on janemulder@mweb.co.za by 11 September 2024.
Your contributions will be compiled in a digital brochure to be shared by all members.
Maria Robinson (Chairperson)
Helen Binckes (Secretary)
Jos Koetsier (Treasurer)
Jean Smith (Consultant)
Mireille Farah (Advertising)
Jane Mulder (SHEMU)
John Lombard (technical support / audio-visuals)
Download the Keith Grenville Memorial Brochure
THE EGYPTIAN SOCIETY OF SOUTH AFRICA
Welcome to TESSA
The Egyptian Society of South Africa (TESSA) is specifically dedicated to the study and enjoyment of the glories of ancient Egypt.
Founded in 1996 in Cape Town, our membership is open to everyone who has a fascination with Egypt’s mysterious past.
Monthly public lectures are given, (free to members) with guest experts, travellers and archeologists.
Our Quarterly Journal
‘Shemu’ Contains news, discoveries and theories on aspects of ancient egyptian life, architecture, religion and pharaonic history.
Browse Our News Section
For Society information, summaries of academic papers, field trip reports and other Society related news.
Field Trips
The society leads field trips and outings to visit museums, exhibitions and other Egyptian artefact collections in South Africa.
Our members’ Reading and Reference library holds 700 books on egyptology and related subjects, together with a selection of video/DVDs and topical magazines.
Iziko Museums of South Africa
TESSA assists in promoting interest in the Egyptian collection at the Iziko Museums of South Africa.
Join TESSA
Enjoy the benefits of Membership. Click here for more information. Or click on the button below to download our application form.
Office Bearers
Ria Robinson (Chairperson) – 082-2295349
Helen Binckes (Secretary) – 073-794 4610
Joseph Koetsier (Treasurer) – 084-774 3972