How to join South Africa First Forum
Last updated: 6 October 2026
Quick answer: SA First Forum is a non-profit legal advocacy organisation launched on 3 August 2026 in Durban by March & March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma. No official public membership form has been verified. To get involved, use March & March’s official “Get Involved” channels and ask about SA First Forum membership directly. Never pay or share ID documents on unofficial pages.
Not to be confused with: an older, unrelated civic organisation also called South Africa First Forum (SA First Forum), which has been linked to Cape Town civic campaigns and litigation. [Link to your separate article.] This page covers the NPO launched by March & March in 2026.
Key facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | SA First Forum (South Africa First Forum) |
| Type | Non-profit organisation (NPO) focused on legal advocacy and civic action; not a political party |
| Launched | 3 August 2026, Durban, South Africa |
| Launched by | Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, founder and leader of March & March |
| Stated purpose | Legal assistance, public-interest litigation, legal action where appropriate, and education about rights and the law |
| First announced legal case | Challenge to a South African Police Service circular concerning immigration-related complaints |
| Official website | No dedicated official website independently verified as of October 2026 |
| Membership form | No official public membership application independently verified as of October 2026 |
How do you join SA First Forum?
There is no verified public membership process yet. In the meantime:
- Visit March & March‘s official website and use its Get Involved process. It lists attending events, volunteering, local organising and supporting campaigns.
- Ask through that verified channel whether SA First Forum is registering members, supporters or volunteers.
- Check any account, website or WhatsApp number against March & March’s official channels before engaging.
Registering with March & March does not make you a member of SA First Forum. They are separate organisations.
Red flags: requests for fees, donations, ID documents, banking details or passwords through unofficial pages. Some launch-related social posts have circulated under unverified names, so treat unsolicited links with caution.
What is SA First Forum?
SA First Forum is an NPO created to help South Africans pursue legal action. Its leadership says it will provide legal education, advocacy and support, and will litigate against the state where necessary. Ngobese-Zuma has described it as a legal platform for people who cannot afford to enforce their rights.
She has said it will predominantly act on behalf of Black South Africans and private individuals. She has also compared the model to AfriForum’s approach to civic litigation while describing SA First Forum as serving a different constituency.
Who started it, and why?
Ngobese-Zuma launched it at a media briefing in Durban on 3 August 2026, after a three-month campaign of protests and dialogue by March & March calling for stricter immigration enforcement. She said the movement wanted to shift from protest towards sustained legal work.
Is SA First Forum the same as March & March?
No, but they are closely linked.
| Detail | March & March | SA First Forum |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Citizen-led movement focused on civic campaigns and public mobilisation | Non-profit organisation focused on legal advocacy and civic action |
| Focus | Public campaigns, protests and advocacy around issues affecting South Africans | Legal assistance, public-interest litigation, legal action where appropriate, and rights education |
| Leader | Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma | Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma |
| Approach | Mobilises citizens and raises public pressure around policy and government issues | Uses legal and constitutional avenues to challenge government action where appropriate |
| Political party? | No | No |
The movement has also registered a separate NPO, the M&M Foundation.
What is its first legal fight?
SA First Forum says it will challenge an alleged SAPS circular. According to the organisation, the circular tells officers not to take part in civilian-organised actions to identify and remove foreign nationals, and to direct complaints about suspected undocumented migrants to Home Affairs or the Border Management Authority. These are the organisation’s own claims about the document. Add a source if the circular is made public.
Is SA First Forum a political party?
No. Its founder has said it is not a political party and will not contest elections.
Is SA First Forum connected to AfriForum?
There is no confirmed organisational link. Leadership has cited AfriForum as a model. [Add a source for the reported meeting before keeping that line.]
What can and can’t a legal NPO do?
It can: bring or support court cases, join litigation as a friend of the court, make submissions to Parliament, run legal education, and advocate through lawful channels.
It cannot: deport anyone, detain people, replace the police or Home Affairs, change legislation on its own, or conduct private immigration enforcement. Immigration enforcement stays with state institutions under South African law.
What might membership look like?
No membership rules, fees or benefits have been published. Possible future roles, such as supporting litigation, local organising or civic education, are speculation and should not be presented as confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
How do I join SA First Forum?
No official membership form has been verified. Use March & March’s official Get Involved channel and ask about SA First Forum directly.
When was SA First Forum launched?
On 3 August 2026, at a media briefing in Durban.
Who founded SA First Forum?
Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, founder and leader of March & March.
Does SA First Forum have an official website?
None has been independently verified.
Is SA First Forum the same as March & March?
No. March & March is the movement, and SA First Forum is the legal advocacy NPO.
Is SA First Forum a political party?
No. Its founder says it will not contest elections.
Is it the same as the older South Africa First Forum?
There is no evidence it is. An older civic organisation uses a near-identical name. [Link.]
Can SA First Forum deport undocumented immigrants?
No. Deportation is a state function.
