The Southern Africa Society

THE SOUTHERN AFRICA SOCIETY

Purpose: The purpose of the Southern Africa Society is to serve the best interests of all Southern Africans at home in Southern Africa, and abroad; to promote equal opportunity for all, regardless of race; to encourage the return of expatriate Southern Africans to help build and strengthen the region, and to provide a forum for men and women of wisdom and influence, with strong minds and wills, to come together to formulate policies and provide guidance to leaders in Southern Africa.

Draft Mission Statement of The Southern Africa Society: [Southern Africa Society Constitutional Document under construction; in consultation with Mr Blyth Thompson, the Chairman of the original South Africa Society, established in 1962, and Mr Cuan Elgin, consultant, historian and author.] To serve the best interests of all Southern Africans at home in Southern Africa, and abroad; to promote equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, and to encourage the return of expatriate Southern Africans. Further, the Society will provide a forum for men and women of wisdom and influence, with strong minds and strong wills, to come together to formulate policies and provide guidance to leaders in Southern Africa.

Ethos: Reflecting on, and drawing wisdom and inspiration from the lessons of our history, we base our philosophy on the following:

"I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities." ~ Nelson Mandela.

These inspirational words are today being challenged by, in particular, a compromised South African regime which enforces race-based legislation aimed at undermining the very principles for which their leading light was prepared to give his life.

In so doing, people of singular merit are often overlooked, a brain-drain of qualified and experienced professionals and entrepreneurs ensues, investors are wary, and a business culture of mediocrity is engendered.

Membership: Full Membership is open to all persons of sound mind and good moral standing who were born in, or naturalized to Southern Africa, subscribe to the objects and purposes of the Society, and have reached at least 21 years of age.

Associate & Honorary Membership is open to persons of at least 21 years of age, who support the objects & purposes of the Society, and Junior Membership is open to those under 21 who are in sympathy with the purposes of the Society.

In due course, it is intended to facilitate a meeting of the Full Members of the Society to elect a Chairman/President, a Vice-Chairman/Vice-President, a full-time Secretary and two Committee Members/Trustees who will together constitute a Governing Committee/Board of Trustees to control the affairs and direction of the Society.

Membership Fees: R100 per annum for Full & Associate Members, and R50 per annum for Junior Members.

A monthly subscription fee of R50 will be requested to cover administration costs and expenses.

Members are further encouraged to make donations or bequests to the Society.
BANK DETAILS:
Southern Africa Society
Current a/c 082266379
Branch code 050312
Hermanus, Western Cape
Swift address SBZA ZA JJ

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