How to Join South Africa First Forum: Membership Guide
Last updated: 13 August 2026
If you’re searching for how to join South Africa First Forum, there is an important distinction to make: publicly available information confirms that South Africa First Forum (SAFF) is an established civic organisation, but I could not verify a current official online membership application or registration form for 2026.
The organisation has previously described itself as a citizens’ organisation focused on putting South Africa and its people first, protecting the Constitution and promoting positive social, economic and political change. In 2016, SA First Forum said it had more than 4,000 members.
What Is South Africa First Forum?
South Africa First Forum, commonly referred to as SA First Forum or SAFF, is a civic organisation that has been involved in public-interest campaigns and advocacy in South Africa.
Its activities have included campaigns around:
- Constitutional accountability
- Good governance
- State institutions
- Corruption and state capture
- Public accountability
- Community and civic participation
The forum has also participated in legal and civic matters more recently. In 2025, South Africa First Forum was admitted as a friend of the court in litigation concerning the City of Cape Town’s property-related charges. The High Court ultimately ruled against the city’s value-based fixed charges in April 2026.
How Can You Join South Africa First Forum?
At the time of writing, there does not appear to be a clearly published, current 2026 online membership form that allows the public to register directly through an official SA First Forum website.
This means you should be careful with third-party websites or social-media posts claiming to offer an official SAFF membership application.
The safest way to get involved
If you want to become involved with South Africa First Forum, look for its current official communication channels and contact the organisation directly to ask:
- Whether membership is currently open.
- How new members are registered.
- Whether there is a membership form.
- Whether there are local chapters or community structures.
- Whether volunteers can participate without formal membership.
- Whether there are upcoming meetings or civic campaigns.
Don’t submit personal information to an unofficial website simply because it uses the words “South Africa First”.
Can Anyone Join?
Historical information indicates that SA First Forum has operated as a citizens’ organisation rather than a conventional political party.
In a 2016 submission, the organisation described itself as representing thousands of South African citizens and said it wanted to contribute to constitutional protection and positive social, economic and political change.
However, current 2026 membership eligibility should be confirmed directly with SA First Forum rather than relying on older membership information.
Is South Africa First Forum a Political Party?
Not based on the information available in the sources reviewed for this article.
SA First Forum has historically presented itself as a civic organisation, rather than a registered political party. Its activities have included advocacy, public campaigns and participation in civil-society initiatives.
The organisation has previously said that it was not seeking to remove a democratically elected government, while advocating for political and institutional accountability.
What Has SA First Forum Been Involved In?
SA First Forum has a history of public activism.
In November 2016, the organisation organised a protest in Cape Town against state capture and corruption. Hundreds of people marched from St George’s Cathedral to the National Prosecuting Authority and delivered a memorandum.
The organisation has also participated in broader civil-society networks. More recently, Rod Solomons of South Africa First Forum was listed among the convenors of Convergence4SA, a network focused on civic participation, voter education, election monitoring and policy discussions.
South Africa First Forum and the Cape Town Property Case
One of the organisation’s more recent appearances in public-interest litigation was its participation in the Cape Town property tariff case.
South Africa First Forum was admitted as an amicus curiae, or friend of the court, alongside other civic and property-interest organisations.
In April 2026, the Western Cape High Court ruled that certain City of Cape Town value-based fixed charges were unlawful and set them aside from 30 June 2026.
This demonstrates that SA First Forum’s activities are not limited to protests; the organisation has also participated in formal civic and legal processes.
How to Get Involved Without Becoming a Member
If you’re interested in South African civic issues but cannot find a current membership application, you can also:
- Follow the organisation’s verified public communications.
- Attend public meetings or campaigns when advertised.
- Participate in legitimate civic initiatives.
- Contact the organisation about volunteering.
- Follow public-interest court cases.
- Participate in voter-education initiatives.
- Engage with local community organisations.
The broader Convergence4SA network, for example, has explicitly called on individuals and organisations involved in civic activity to get involved.
Bottom Line
There is currently no verified public 2026 membership registration form that I can point readers to for South Africa First Forum.
The organisation has a long history of civic activism and has previously reported thousands of members, but anyone wanting to join today should contact SA First Forum through a verified current channel and confirm the membership process directly.
That is the safest approach and avoids confusing SA First Forum with similarly named organisations or unofficial pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I join South Africa First Forum?
South Africa First Forum does not appear to have a publicly verifiable 2026 online membership application. Contact the organisation through a verified current channel to ask about membership.
Is South Africa First Forum still active in 2026?
There is evidence of continued activity. The organisation was involved in the Cape Town property tariff litigation in 2025–2026 and was listed among civil-society participants in Convergence4SA.
Who is the leader of South Africa First Forum?
Rod Solomons has historically been identified as a convener of South Africa First Forum.
Is SA First Forum a political party?
It has historically operated as a civic organisation rather than a political party.
Can South Africans volunteer with SA First Forum?
Potentially, but current volunteer arrangements should be confirmed directly with the organisation.
