Welcome to the South African Secular Society!

Our organisation is dedicated to promoting secularism in South Africa. This means that we advocate for the separation of religion and the state. We are committed to providing a platform for non-religious individuals to discuss their views and to connect with like-minded people, formally and informally.

At SASS, we embrace a naturalistic worldview that is grounded in science and evidence-based reasoning. This means we support a comprehensive understanding of reality that is rational and free from supernatural beliefs.

Our mission is three-fold:
To provide support for those who identify as non-religious,
To educate the public about secularism and its benefits, and
To engage in outreach activities that promote secular values in our communities.

Whether you identify as atheist, agnostic, humanist - or simply support secularism - we welcome you to join us in our mission to create a more inclusive and rational society in South Africa.

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Vision

Our vision at SASS is to ensure that every individual, organisation, or group has the freedom to choose not to align with any particular religious belief or system. We should be able to do this without facing discrimination, disadvantage or legal recrimination. We believe that this choice should be available to everyone in both private and public spheres of society throughout their life, enabling individuals to live a fulfilling life on their own terms, free from the constraints of religious dogma.

Mission

To ensure our message is broad enough to attract new members and ensure it, as well as provide information to the public. It is our intention to provide the following three support structures

Support

To foster a social community group for persons who consider themselves secularists, atheists, or non-theists to meet regularly and engage with other like-minded persons.

Education

To provide education for our members and the general public about secularism

Outreach

To equip SASS volunteers with the resources required to provide support to the public and individuals through presentations, meetings, and information sessions.

Join SASS

Join SASS as a member and help us make a difference in the community! We offer membership options, as well as a donation option, to suit your needs.

Membership: As a member, you’ll be joining a community of passionate individuals committed to creating positive change in South Africa. Membership fees are available monthly, quarterly, or annually.

Donation Option: If you’re unable to commit to a membership but would still like to support our cause, you can make a one-time or recurring donation to SASS.

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Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference – join SASS today!

Contact SASS

Feel free to contact SASS if you have any questions.

By selecting the most appropriate Service Required options your query will be directed to the appropriate team for a quicker response.

    Secularism in South Africa

    Secularism is the strict separation of religious institutions from the state, and the recognition of all people as equal before the law, regardless of religion or lack thereof. South Africa’s Bill of Rights (1997) is a Human Rights Charter protecting the civil, political and socio-economic rights of all citizens. Section 15 of this Bill enshrines the right to freedom of conscience, religion, thought, belief, and opinion. Secularism/non-belief/atheism is, however, still very much stigmatised in our country.

    At SASS it is our intent to engage in a meaningful way with organisations, the public, the government, and institutions in order to provide information, education, and support, and promulgate freedom of choice that is also free from discrimination to interested parties..

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    We would like to extend a warm invitation to join our SASS newsletter list. By subscribing, you will receive regular updates about our latest events, initiatives, and community outreach programs. You will also be the first to know about any exciting news or developments related to our cause.

    As a subscriber, you will have the opportunity to stay informed and stay connected with our organisation’s mission and values. You will also have the chance to learn about ways in which you can get involved and make a meaningful impact in your community.

    Joining our newsletter list is quick and easy. Simply provide us with your email address, and we will keep you informed about all the latest happenings at SASS. Thank you for your interest and support, and we look forward to having you as part of our community.