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sasa south african spelaeological association south african spelaeological association start caving cave safety found a cave conservation karst dolomite home about clubs legends tourist caves governance contact us sasa south african spelaeological association 1954 1960 founding committee inaugural leadership of the speleological association 1960s stan walker 1970s dr charles bob brain 1980s prof phillip tobias 1990s prof peter spargo 2000s prof lee berger 2010s dr stephen craven current andre grove cpss parry pavlis sinead hattingh pph anton jacobs roger ellis sec steven tucker kyle walton james harris minutes secretarial sasa thilo müller official editor publisher of the bulletin npo 152 772 npo registered non profit organisation caves caving in south africa www sasa caves org za interested in the amazing world beneath your feet as a tourist cave explorer or cave enthusiast this is where your journey begins with very knowledgeable and experienced cavers actively participating in cave exploration activities you will soon be able to explore a world seldom seen by others explore our caves join a caving group south african speleological association about us the south african spelaeological association sasa is the leading organization for caving in southern africa since our founding in 1954 we have been at the forefront of cave exploration scientific research and conservation our members are dedicated to discovering mapping and protecting the remarkable underground ecosystems of the region the south african spelaeological association sasa serves as the umbrella organization for three regional caving groups the speleological exploration club sec in gauteng the cape peninsula speleological society cpss in the western cape and the potch potholers pph in the north west province 1954 founded 2 100 caves documented 300 active members 5 countries covered exploration discover and map new cave systems across southern africa our members have documented over 2 100 caves and continue to push the boundaries of exploration research education advancing speleological science through systematic documentation geological research and paleontological discoveries our annual sasa bulletin shares findings with the global caving community conservation protecting fragile cave environments and their unique ecosystems we work with sanparks and conservation authorities to preserve these natural wonders for future generations founded 1954 location gauteng website www sec caving co za about sec the speleological exploration club is one of the founding members of sasa and has been at the the forefront of cave exploration in southern africa over 70 years based in gauteng sec members have made some of the most significant cave discoveries on the african continent major discoveries dragon s breath world s largest underground lake apocalypse southern africa s longest cave system rising star cave discovery site of homo naledi fossil mbobo mkhulu mineralogically rich cave system activities monthly cave trips for all skill levels srt single rope technique training cave surveying and mapping expeditions annual social events and agm how to join membership is approved by the sec after a certain number of caves have been visited with club members and satisfactory safe caving has been observed sec speleological exploration club join a sasa caving group sasa comprises three regional caving clubs each with its own character activities and areas of exploration whether you re in gauteng the western cape or north west province there s a group near you cpss cape peninsula spelaeological society about cpss the cape peninsula speleological society promotes the safe exploration recording and conservation of sandstone and limestone cave systems in the western cape cpss is actively involved in wilderness search and rescue wsar and maintains strong partnerships with conservation authorities activities regular cave exploration meets first weekend vertical caving and srt training cave conservation projects active cave research how to join prospective members must join the club on at least two meets before applying for membership non members are welcome on selected meets membership types honorary life honorary ordinary joint family junior and student founded 1954 location cape town website www cpss caves org za pph potch potholers founded 2000 location potchefstroom website www pph caves org za about pph although originating in potchefstroom gauteng the pph is a community of very diverse cavers across most of gauteng and caving activities take place in areas stretching from the cradle of humankind into potchefstroom and further the pph is better known for their work in botswana over a period of 10 years which changed the known karst landscape of botswana forever this was a government sponsored expedition that started as an idea to promote tourism in botswana but led to some huge breathtaking discoveries activities the pph has a monthly meeting for all members and visitors from february to december specialised exploration trips which might involve large amounts of digging and days away from family are indeed synonymous with the pph and these trips are available to members only srt or single rope training is often organised in potchefstroom as many of the caves they explore are only accessible by rope research partnerships with academic institutions and strong community and social events form a significant part of the pph how to join pph does require a few more trips with the club than other clubs and this is purely because of the nature of the caves that are often accessed sasa legends pioneers of south african caving the south african spelaeological association was built on the dedication passion and pioneering spirit of remarkable individuals these legends laid the groundwork for modern caving in south africa discovering new systems advancing speleological science and inspiring generations of cavers roger ellis often described as the encyclopedia of southern african caving roger has a legendary history of discovering record breaking caves he remains an active caver within sasa sec and pph continuing to explore and mentor new generations of cavers jacques martini jacques martini made significant contributions to mapping and surveying caves throughout south africa his meticulous work established the standards for cave documentation that sasa continues to follow today colin redmayne smith colin was renowned for his rigging abilities which saw him as the rigging commissar for swex 87 not swex86 he was the one who invented the 9r s knot and the r s wrap mark sefton a long serving passionate caver who served many years on the sasa committee mark was deeply involved in the peter verhulsel rescue affair demonstrating the commitment and courage that defines the caving community bob howe double a long serving passionate caver who served as sasa tvl chairman for a number of years bob s leadership helped shape the organization during critical growth periods he now resides in the uk but remains connected to the south african caving community tourist caves of southern africa from the world famous cango caves to remote wilderness systems southern africa is home to some of the most spectacular limestone and dolomite caves on earth whether you re a tourist seeking a guided tour or an experienced caver looking for your next expedition this is your gateway to the underground publications resources the sasa bulletin 70 years of speleological research since 1956 the sasa bulletin has been the premier publication for cave exploration research and documentation in southern africa published annually the bulletin features articles photographs cave surveys and scientific findings from sasa members and the broader speleological community current issue sasa bulletin volume 47 2025 published november 2025 download archive access past bulletins dating back to 1956 contact us for more information contact get involved contact sasa whether you re curious about caving ready to join a club or a land owner with a interesting hole on his property we would love to hear from you sasa south african spelaeological association get in touch have a question about caving fill in the form and we ll get back to you full name email address phone number how can we assist photos or documents optional click to attach a file send enquiry thank you we ll be in touch your enquiry has been received a member of our team will contact you as soon as possible about sasa quick links sasa groups the central organization for cave exploration research and conservation in southern africa since 1954 caving groups tourist caves of southern africa sasa bulletins sec gauteng cpss western cape pph north west sasa legends 2025 south african spelaeological association all rights reserved info sasa caves org za