Are you a former SADF / SANDF, SAP / SAPS / SARP or South African Prison Services member?
Why not join us and complete the registration form for membership to our global organisation
(there are no membership / registration fees, or any ongoing fees)
NOTE TO APPLICANTS:
IF YOU ARE ALREADY A MEMBER OF SAMVOA / SAMVOZA / SAMVOE / SAMVOTA, THERE IS NO NEED TO REAPPLY FOR SAMVO MEMBERSHIP. ONLY NEW PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS NEED APPLY
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TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP
Ordinary Membership
In order to qualify as an Ordinary Member of SAMVO, prospective members need to produce their Force Number, as issued by the SADF/SANDF, SAP/SAPS/SARP or the South African Prisons Service, and provide evidence that they completed at least the Basic Training element of their National Service. These Veterans will be entitled to vote and to hold office, and their continued membership will be assured by their dedication to the ideals of SAMVO and their good standing as a member of their Club
Heritage Membership
In order to qualify as a Heritage Member of SAMVO, prospective members need to have had a parent or grandparent who served South Africa in a military capacity and who has since passed on. They will need to prove this relationship and connection, be 16 years and older, or a dependent / minor child of heritage or ordinary member. Their application will be considered on the basis that they will be the sole representative of that person on SAMVO. Heritage Membership applications will be proposed at Club level and ratified by the Regional Executive. On acceptance, these Veterans will enjoy normal membership and they will be entitled to vote and hold office. Their continued membership will be assured by their dedication to the ideals of SAMVO and their good standing as a member of their Club
Associate Membership
In order to qualify as an Associate Member of SAMVO, prospective members need to have belonged to an allied force or regiment, which served alongside South African Forces at some stage in the military history of South Africa. They will need to prove this association and to produce their Force Number, as issued by their respective Defence Force, and show evidence that they completed at least the Basic Training element of their country’s Military Service. Associate Membership applications will need to be ratified by the Regional Executive and, on acceptance, these Veterans will enjoy normal membership, except they are not entitled to vote or hold office. Their continued membership will be assured by their dedication to the ideals of SAMVO and their good standing as a member of their Club